
Filicudi: The Aeolian archipelago has been sculpted and destroyed by volcanic activity over the millennia. Off the island of Filicudi, a sea stack shaped like a cobra's head rises out of the emerald sea.

Filicudi: This is one of the most remote islands, with just two fishing villages and one road.

Stromboli: Considered the most spectacular of the Aeolian Islands, Stromboli is home to an active volcano that erupts every 15 minutes.

Stromboli: The jet-black scenery clashes with the translucent aquamarine water.

Vulcano: Climbing the crater and visiting the mudbaths are a must during any visit to the island of Vulcano.

Vulcano: The island has a a red-yellow landscape, with round cactuses and dark shores.

Lipari: At 9 kilometers long and 7 kilometers wide, this is the largest of the Aeolian Islands.

Lipari: The harbor here boasts a lava fortress and one of the Mediterranean's most stunning archaeological museums.

Salina: This is the greenest island, with a luxuriant vegetation dotted with caper fields.

Salina: Vineyards of Malvasia wine, dubbed the "nectar of the Gods," cover two camel-shaped twin craters.

Panarea: VIPs and royals routinely flock to this island on flashy yachts.

Panarea: Dwellings are dazzling white, covered in bright pink bougainvilleas.

Alicudi: The most faraway island of the group has no roads, only dusty mule paths that unwind for 25 kilometers.

Alicudi: This island isn't exactly buzzing with activity. There's a tiny supermarket and newsstand, but no other shops.



