3. Salina Island
The Aeolian Islands are a incredible place to flee the crowds in Italy (outdoors of August when Italians descend). We rented a bike to discover Salina a shocking island with dramatic volcanic cliffs plunging into the ocean, sleepy villages amidst verdant mountains, vibrant fishing boats on pebbly seashores, and hills coated in capers, wildflowers, and vines heavy with grapes for candy Malvasia wine. In early September we felt like we had it to ourselves.
The meals was a spotlight – spaghetti with a pesto-like sauce of capers, mint, parsley, and pecorino; pane cunzato, an open sandwich topped with sun-dried tomatoes, marinated aubergine, capers, olives, and mozzarella (Da Alfredo’s in Lingua does the most effective); and refreshing lemon granita.
We additionally spent an evening on the conical island of Stromboli, house to Europe’s solely completely energetic volcano. We climbed the volcano within the late afternoon to observe the sundown as we waited for the smoking rumbling craters to erupt. With 360 diploma views of the ocean turning pink, it was magical even with out the fireworks show we had been handled to when it lastly erupted. Sliding down the volcanic sand within the darkness on the descent solely added to the journey.
By Erin of NeverEndingVoyage
4. Vulcano Island
Off the coast of Sicily is a string of islands referred to as The Aeolians. The spotlight for a lot of vacationers is Vulcano Island. This island has the unique volcano that provides all volcanoes their title. Whereas the Roman mythology is fascinating (it’s believed that the Roman god Vulcan lived right here), there’s an excellent higher cause to go to: the island is a paradise. All yr lengthy, vacationers take the ferry over to Vulcano from Sicily to interact within the island’s large three points of interest.
First, energetic guests will take pleasure in climbing up the Grand Crater, which offers unimaginable views of the Aeolian Islands. Second, vacationers searching for a extra enjoyable expertise can lounge on Italy’s unique black sand seaside. Lastly, be pampered on the sizzling springs mud baths. Right here, sizzling water warmed by volcanic exercise and fantastic silty mud mix for some of the uncommon experiences you may think about. Guests slather themselves within the (barely radioactive) mud earlier than leaping within the ocean to clean off.
Word: 👉 Vulcano and Lipari are on our Finest Of Sicily Tour itinerary.
by Lance and Laura of TravelAddicts