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Aeolian Islands
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A UNESCO-listed archipelago of 17 islands (7 inhabited), it attracts over 200,000 visitors a year. People come for the stunning landscapes and volcanic activity. Main islands: Lipari, the largest (old town, beaches, diving, hiking), Vulcano (volcanic activity, hiking, mud baths, beaches), Salina (hiking, beaches), and Stromboli (volcanic activity).
Overview of the Aeolian Islands
A UNESCO-listed volcanic archipelago of 17 islands (7 inhabited) north of Sicily, it draws over 200,000 visitors a year. People come for the stunning landscapes and volcanic activity.
Inhabited islands
- Alicudi: the westernmost island, the wildest and least visited in the archipelago.
- Lipari: the largest island, with its old town, beaches, diving, and hiking.
- Filicudi: known as the island of volcanoes, as it has six of them.
- Panarea: the small island thrives on luxury tourism.
- Salina: worth visiting for hiking and beaches.
- Stromboli: famous for its volcanic activity.
- Vulcano: features volcanic activity, hiking, mud baths, and beaches.
Key facts
- Type of place: archipelago.
- Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
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- Number of islands: 17.
- Main island: Lipari (12,700 inhabitants).
- Population: 14,016 inhabitants (2011).
- Area: 115.4 km².
- Highest point: Monte Fossa delle Felci (962 m) on Salina.
- Coastline: