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The Municipalities of the Aeolian Islands

The Municipalities of the Aeolian Islands

Article of November 10, 2026, by Davide Mantovani. THE MUNICIPALITIES OF THE AEOLIAN ISLANDS, LIPARI, SANTA MARINA SALINA, MALFA AND LENI, FOUR IDENTITIES IN THE HEART OF THE MEDITERRANEAN. The Aeolian Islands are one of the most fascinating corners of the Mediterranean, an archipelago where volcanic nature, the sea, history and folk traditions intertwine to...

The Wines of the Aeolian Islands

The Wines of the Aeolian Islands

Article of November 3, 2026 by Davide Mantovani. The wine of the Aeolian Islands – history, tradition, vineyards and aromas of a sun-kissed land The Aeolian Islands are not just a place where the sea meets the sky, where volcanoes shape extraordinary landscapes and where small villages overlooking the water still keep the charm of...

The Mysterious Shipwrecks of the Aeolian Islands

The Mysterious Shipwrecks of the Aeolian Islands
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Article of October 26, 2026, by Davide Mantovani. The Mysterious Shipwrecks of the Aeolian Islands, Stories of Sailors, Storms and Vanished Ships. There is a place in the Mediterranean where the sea holds a very ancient memory, made of interrupted voyages, vanished merchants, boats swallowed by the waves and cargoes that stayed hidden for centuries...

The Sentinels of the Aeolian Islands

The Sentinels of the Aeolian Islands

Article by Davide Mantovani, June 5, 2026. The sentinels of the Mediterranean. Protecting sea turtles on Filicudi and the extraordinary life of turtles in the Aeolian Islands In the heart of the Tyrrhenian Sea, where the deep blue of the Mediterranean meets the ancient volcanic lands of the Aeolian Islands, a silent battle is fought...

The Aeolian Islands, Their Fruits and Their Flowers

The Aeolian Islands, Their Fruits and Their Flowers

Article by Davide Mantovani, May 5, 2026 The Aeolian Islands, Their Fruits and Their Flowers.  The wind slowly fills the sail as the bow glides through the waves of the Tyrrhenian. It is dawn, and the sea has that uncertain color between blue and silver that promises a clear day. Ahead of me, like mirages...

The Aeolian Islands, a Heritage of Nature and History

The Aeolian Islands, a Heritage of Nature and History

Article by Davide Mantovani, April 26, 2026 The Aeolian Islands, a heritage of nature and history. The Aeolian Islands are one of the most fascinating places in the Mediterranean, where volcanic nature, thousands of years of history and wild landscapes intertwine to create a unique heritage. This archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, north of Sicily,...

Sailing the Aeolian Islands for the First Time

Sailing the Aeolian Islands for the First Time

Article by Davide Mantovani, April 19, 2026 The Aeolian Islands, the perfect place to start sailing! The wind had just begun to fill the sails when Luca realized this would not be just another vacation. He was twenty, with a light backpack and an almost irrepressible urge to discover the world. When he had accepted...

Bars and Restaurants of the Aeolian Islands

Bars and Restaurants of the Aeolian Islands

Aeolian Islands bars and restaurants, between tradition, views and nightlife The Aeolian Islands are one of the most fascinating corners of the Mediterranean, an archipelago where volcanic nature meets an age-old culture of authentic flavors, warm hospitality and relaxed rhythms. But beyond the beaches, the sunsets and the volcano hikes, the Aeolians also offer a...

The Aeolian Islands from May to September

The Aeolian Islands from May to September

Let’s discover month by month what happens in the Aeolians… The Aeolian Islands in May. Spring in May is a moment of perfect balance in the Aeolian Islands, between nature, light and silence. After the winter, the islands slowly wake up. The Mediterranean scrub is at its most beautiful. Broom, prickly pears, capers and bougainvillea...

The Seasons Are Made for the Aeolians

The Seasons Are Made for the Aeolians

The seasons of the Aeolians. The Aeolian Islands, floating in the Tyrrhenian Sea like seven sentinels of fire and wind, are almost always associated with summer. Boats cutting through the blue, terraces crowded at sunset, the smoking outline of Stromboli against a pink sky. And yet it is in winter that the archipelago reveals its...