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Aeolian Islands - A boat trip around the island

This is certainly an experience not to be missed. The most beautiful and exciting stretch of coastline is visible from Quattropani when you are on land, but it is even more spectacular when see from the sea. The enchanting view begins as soon as you have gone past the isthmus (800 metres wide) separating Lipari from Vulcano. As you round Punta Crapazza you will see the little beach at Vinci and the crags of Pietra Lunga and Pietra Menalda. Next comes the promontory of Perciato, whose layered rocks have been perforated by the motion of the sea. Then there are Pietracacata (a colourful name taken from the mess left by seagulls) and the rocks of Le Formiche. As you continue, you will see the steep rock faces of Monte Guardia and, beyond Punta Jacopo, the pebby beach of Valle Muria. Soon afterwards you will see the strecth of coastline that can be travelled on land by taking the old kaolin trail, with Pietra del Bagno, Cala Fico, the bay outlined by the Cugno Lungo promontory and, finally, the rocks of Le Torricelle.

The rocky coastline continues unbroken as far as the beaches of Acquacalda and the piece of coastline marked by the pumice quarrying industry. You leave the cargo docks behind you and travel back towards Lipari, going around Capo Monterosa, where the woodland is currently being restored.Those who prefer the silence of the underwater environment can contact a number of businesses offering excursions, diving assistance, oxygen refils and special diving courses. The pumice seabed at Punta Castagna is an exceptional place to explore, or you can go to the shallows at Bagno, where the crags reach down to a depht of 30 metres and you can see a host of gorgonia and fish species.

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