Aeolian Islands

Local nameIsole Eolie
LocationItaly

The Aeolian Islands, sometimes referred to as the Lipari Islands or Lipari group after their largest island, are a volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily, said to be named after Aeolus, the mythical ruler of the winds. The islands' inhabitants are known as Aeolians. The islands had a permanent population of 14,224 at the 2011 census; the latest official estimate is 15,419 as of 1 January 2019. The Aeolian Islands are a popular tourist destination in the summer and attract up to 600,000 visitors annually.

There are seven significant islands: Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi and Panarea, and a set of minor islands and rocks.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeolian_Islands

Coordinates 38°32'7.944" N 14°53'59.964" E

Tours and activities: Aeolian Islands

Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara Del Fuoco

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Lipari: Boat Tour of Vulcano Island with Disembarkation Stop

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from 34 USD

Mount Stromboli: 400m-High Summit Excursion

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from 23 USD

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