From May to October, the sea and the frequency of connections between the Aeolian Islands favor navigation; June and September tend to balance the weather and less movement.
ITALY · BEACHES + NATURE
ITALY — SICILY SPECIALE, ENCOUNTER WITH VOLCANOES
Sail between active volcanoes, villages and Tyrrhenian waters on Sicily's most dramatic islands.
DURATION8 days
BEST TIMEMay–Oct
EXPERIENCEBeaches + Nature
COUNTRYItaly
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Lipari → Vulcano → Stromboli → Panarea
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Stromboli in activity
2Vulcan
3Lipari
4Panarea
5Navigation through the Aeolian Mountains
6Volcanic landscapes
Sailing between volcanic islands, observing Stromboli in activity and alternating villages with Tyrrhenian waters gives the Aeolian Islands a unique identity.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Lipari
Arrival in Lipari and first contact with the Aeolian Mountains, between the port, alleys and views of an archipelago shaped by volcanoes.
DAY 2
Lipari
Day in Lipari to discover the main island, its viewpoints, small beaches and the historic center around the citadel.
DAY 3
Lipari → Vulcan
Short sail to Vulcano, already perceiving the mineral colors and volcanic landscape of the island from the sea.
DAY 4
Vulcan
Day in Vulcano among dark beaches, fumaroles and trails, choosing activities according to local conditions.
DAY 5
Vulcan → Stromboli
Boat trip towards Stromboli, following the smaller islands and reaching the active volcano that dominates the horizon.
DAY 6
Stromboli
Day in Stromboli with village, black beach and observation of volcanic activity from authorized points or from the sea.
DAY 7
Stromboli → Panarea
Sail to Panarea, combining the volcanic drama of Stromboli with the more elegant and luminous atmosphere of the neighboring island.
DAY 8
Panarea and closure
Last hours in Panarea and end of the crossing through the Aeolian Mountains.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Sea, islands and active volcanoes shape a crossing through the Aeolian Mountains, between Lipari, Vulcano, Stromboli and Panarea.
YOUR WAY
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