THE SEVEN SISTERS
The Aeolian Islands, "The Seven Sisters" of the Tyrrhenian Sea, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, form a volcanic archipelago, with Stromboli and Vulcano still active. They are named after Aeolus, The Greek God, all different from each other, fire and wind islands, they have remained intact over time.
Stromboli, is a wild island with black beaches and a perennial volcanic activity.
Panarea, the island for night lovers, with its white houses colored by bougainvilleas. It is the smallest of the islands, but an unquestioned location for a lively and luxurious holiday.
Lipari, is the largest of the archipelago. The small town is located at the foot of the Rocca del Castello, a Greek acropolis. This island needs to be discovered by boat.
Vulcano, the second active volcano, with black beaches and thermal mud, is the right island for thermal mud lovers and slow tourists.
Alicudi and Filicudi, the little twin islands with their pristine beauty, are ideal for enjoying starry skies, unspoiled nature, and lovely silence.
Salina, last but not least, is the ideal place to try sea and mountains love. With its three inhabited centers, Santa Marina, Leni, and Malfa it is the perfect island for everyone.
SALINA ISLAND, THE GREEN ISLAND
Salina and its timeless charm is the heart of the Aeolian archipelago, and from here you can visit the other islands. Homeland of capers, a Slow Food presidium, and Malvasia, a sweet liqueur wine, Salina also remains in the heart for its cinematic fame. Here, in fact, some scenes of the famous film "Il Postino" were shot. Salina is a true natural paradise, for sea lovers, with its intense blue, and for trekking lovers who, following the suggestive naturalistic itineraries, they will find delightful flora and fauna surprises. Salina stands out for being the “Green Island”, the only volcanic island rich in vegetation, thanks to its important water resources. On clear days, from the top of the peaks, you can even see Mount Etna and see the other islands of the Aeolian archipelago.
GO FOR TREKKING
Wild and rugged lands, with their volcanic arc, the Aeolian Islands are an archipelago sculpted by the sea and the wind. Called the "Hawaii of the Mediterranean", they fascinate tourists for their wild beauty. The colors and scents of the Mediterranean scrub mix with the sight of the small houses of the island's fishermen. All around, the blue of the sea with its relentless sparkle breaks on the coasts from which the mountain slopes descend steeply to the sea. To experience the islands with a pinch of adventure, it is possible to go on land excursions. The walks through the paths, alone or with an expert guide, will make you come into direct contact with nature and enjoy the vision of enchanting landscapes, along nature trails and quiet paths. This landscape is the ideal destination for slow tourism, giving you unforgettable moments. Go Trekking here is certainly a unique experience.
MALVASIA AND CAPERS
Production primacy has the capers, which the farmers still harvest with a curved back, salt them and process them manually and with daily dedication. If you visit the Aeolian Islands do not forget to stock up on capers, with a strong and intense taste. Capers are just one of the typical products of the territory and a Slow Food presidium.
Salina is the home of the best Malvasia, the "wine of the volcanoes" as Guy de Maupassant defined it. A sweet fortified wine that should be drunk after a meal, known since the time of the Greeks, who introduced the vine of the same name.
Today it is considered not only the typical wine of the Aeolian Islands, but also one of the most acclaimed emblems of their entire culinary tradition. The aging time fluctuates on average between three and eight years, and this gives each sip an intense and bewitching aroma, with notes of broom and tamarind.
Which is the dimension
of your next vacation?
Dream is the luxury of thought, it is the comfortable realization of a dream, it is a brief escape from everyday life, it is the attempt to experience the relaxation of a hotel within a significant context of relaxing luxury.
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Emotion is a whisper of the music of nature, the rustling of trees in the evening, the good food of the earth on the breakfast table, the breathtaking color of a sunset are the ingredients for an emotional experience.
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Experience, the sky remains our only limit, you should never do the same experience twice. Whenever the guest wants to spend his holiday he should always do new and different things, from sport to culture. This is pure vitality.
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