The Aeolian islands get their name from Aeolus, lord of the winds, who, according to Homer, had his kingdom here. They are islands full of surprises and contrasts. When you draw near to them, by ferry of hydrofoil, you can’t help being overwhelmed by the magnificence of the scenery and tempted to explore it.
‘Wandering islands’, over thousands of years eruptions have often modified their size and appearance. The coastlines and sea are amazing, but the interior is also full of charm; imposing volcanoes, still active, strange rock formations, thick vegetation on Salina, archaeological treasures and prehistoric villages on Lipari, Panarea and Filicudi and the artefacts given up by the sea and jealously guarded in the Archaeological Museum on Lipari. Islands of wind and sun which have forged the character and identity of the islanders.
Despite the ups and downs of history and the changes imposed by the modern world, this identity has survived, along with its customs and traditions. The Eolian islanders are kind, friendly people who will welcome you with warmth.The volcanic archipelago is scattered in the Tyrrhenian Sea just north of Sicily. It becomes very popular among the tourists in summer. The archipelago is listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
