Aeolian Islands

MINICRUISES TO THE AEOLIAN ISLANDS

Unique beauty, fascinating geophysical characteristics (two of the islands are active volcanoes!), a wealth of history, great beaches, stunning views, and mouthwatering cuisine.......... Despite all this, the Aeolian Islands remain fairly unknown out of Italy and surprisingly unspoiled outside the peak weeks of August. There are seven inhabited islands in this volcanic archipelago, each offering its own distinct atmosphere, sense of hospitality and charm.
Stromboli

Dramatic Stromboli, in permanent eruption, maybe the most famous and spectacular of the Aeolian Islands. It is certainly one of the most active volcanoes in Europe and well worth is a visit of the famous firewall called “Sciara di Fuoco”.
Lipari
Lipari is the biggest and most populous of the Aeolian Islands. Historically, it has been the most important island over the centuries, since Neolithic times. The ‘must’ of the island is the “Museo Eoliano”, an impressive archaeological museum, housed in the buildings around the Castle, in the upper town of Lipari, still surrounded by old city walls. Also quite impressive are the white shiny pumice quarries directly overlooking the sea, giving the water an amazing turquoise colour.
Vulcano
Vulcano, the island that gave its name to all volcanoes. As the legend tells, this isle was the seat of King Eolio, godfather of the wind. Famous for its mud baths (‘fanghi’) and its still smoking main crater. Depending on the wind, you might be immediately hit by the characteristic sulphurous smell coming from the hot springs.
Panarea
Panarea is the smallest and the most fashionable of the 7. It owes its fame to the Hotel Raya, which in the summer attracts the international jet-set. Famous also for its prehistoric village in the promontory of Milazzo at the Bronze Age with its characteristic oval arrangement of little houses.

Day-excursions with air-conditioned motorboats 

Departure: Port of Tropea / Capo Vaticano
Stromboli – (Panarea) - Lipari – Vulcano Stromboli – Panarea – Lipari Stromboli – Panarea Lipari – Vulcano Stromboli by Night Trekking Stromboli (con pernottamento sull’isola)
Stromboli by night

15.30 pm Departure from the port of Tropea An about 1,5 hours’ journey to Stromboli. Arriving at Stromboli you are free to discover the impressive isle, to go shopping or also to have a bath. 20.30 pm Departure from Stromboli Excursion with the motorship. In the darkness of the night you will admire the flow of lava of the volcano! A miracle of nature! 23.45 pm Estimated arrival time at Tropea  

 

Trek to the Crater!

Departure from Tropea by motor boat at H 7.30 We meet our guide at the island Volcano and start the trekking tour of 3 hours to 200m above sea level, passing fields of active fumaroles and extensive sulfur deposits. The main attraction is the large crater, known as the Gran Cratere, that truncates the Fossa cone - the prototype of a volcanic crater. Afterwards we proceed to the islands Lipari and Stromboli: Time for shopping and swimming in the magnificently limpid sea. Expected arrival time at Tropea: H 19.00

       

  

 



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