Holiday in Lipari

What makes Lipari special as a destination?

Lipari is the largest and liveliest of the seven Aeolian Islands off the northern coast of Sicily and the ideal starting point for exploring this volcanic archipelago, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The island offers a fascinating mix of Mediterranean charm, volcanic geology, and crystal-clear sea. The old town on the castle rock peninsula houses the excellent Archaeological Museum with one of the most significant collections of Greek theater masks and prehistoric finds from the Mediterranean region. Spiaggia Bianca with its white pumice stone beach and the black obsidian beaches of Canneto showcase the volcanic diversity. From Lipari, daily boat trips depart to the neighboring islands: Stromboli with its permanently active volcano, whose nighttime eruptions can be experienced up close during guided night hikes. Vulcano with its sulfur fumaroles, mud baths, and climbable crater. Salina, the greenest island, where sweet Malvasia wine and capers grow. Panarea, the smallest and most exclusive, with Bronze Age ruins. Aeolian cuisine is unique: pasta with capers, olives, and anchovies, granita for breakfast, and freshly caught swordfish. The islands can be reached by hydrofoil from Milazzo (Sicily) in 55 minutes.