Article of September 22, 2026, by Davide Mantovani. My first sailing trip in the Aeolian Islands. I had never sailed before. Before that trip I had seen the sea hundreds of times. I had spent days on the beach, swum in clear water and watched the sunset from the shore. But the sea seen from...
Article of September 1, 2026, by Davide Mantovani. Cala Junco, one of the most beautiful places on Panarea In the heart of the Aeolian Islands, on the island of Panarea, there is a place that can surprise even those who have already visited some of the most beautiful corners of Sicily. It is Cala Junco....
Aeolian Islands Guide – Hiking and Kayaking Among the Volcanoes The Aeolian Islands offer some of the most fascinating hiking trails in the Mediterranean. Seven volcanic islands, each with its own unique identity, let you cross craters, pine forests, cultivated terraces and paths perched high above the sea. 🥾 The Best Hiking Trails 1. Stromboli...
🌋 History and Rebirth of the Aeolian Archipelago The Aeolian Islands, a volcanic archipelago off the northern coast of Sicily, have a history spanning thousands of years, rich in civilizations, trade, foreign rule and change. Inhabited since prehistoric times, these islands have been a strategic crossroads of the Mediterranean, a stage for passing peoples, conquests...
Flavors of the Volcano, a Guide to Aeolian Cuisine Aeolian cuisine is the true expression of a unique land. It is simple, Mediterranean and full of contrasts. It was born where farming tradition (legumes and wild herbs) meets seafaring culture, with Greek, Arab and Spanish influences. The signature dish of the archipelago is pasta with...
🌋 The Aeolian Islands, an Archipelago of Fire, History and Sea The Aeolian Islands are a volcanic archipelago north of Sicily, in the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the province of Messina. Made up of seven main islands, they are a natural, cultural and geological heritage of exceptional value. Since 2000 they have been on the list...
🚤 Scoglio della Nave and the Panarea Archipelago, a Guide to the Islets and the Aeolian Climate Scoglio della Nave, the “Ship Rock,” is one of the picturesque volcanic islets and rocks that surround the island of Panarea in the Aeolian archipelago. It lies southeast of the island, close to the other famous sea stacks,...
The Aeolian Islands, in the Tyrrhenian Sea northeast of Sicily, are an archipelago of extraordinary beauty and historical importance. Made up of seven main islands — Lipari, Salina, Vulcano, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi and Panarea — and many smaller islets, the Aeolians were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 for their exceptional record of...
🏺 Ceramics, Legends and Treasures of the Aeolian Islands The Aeolian Islands are not just volcanoes and sea. They are keepers of an age-old craft tradition and of stories that weave together love, revenge and ancient trade. From the legendary Sicilian Moor’s Heads to the spontaneous ceramics of Rinella and the treasures lying on the...
🌋 The Aeolian Islands, a Journey Through Thousands of Years in the Heart of the Mediterranean The Aeolian Islands have a fascinating history with roots deep in prehistory. Today’s 14,000 inhabitants, spread across seven islands, are the heirs of a mosaic of ancient peoples who shaped the archipelago’s culture, language, architecture and cuisine. ⏳ Timeline,...