Eolian Residence

Lipari is the largest of the islands. Its ancient name is Meligunis. The island has the presence of twelve extinct volcanoes. These volcanoes are derived from two materials that have always constituted the wealth of the island: the pumice and obsidian. The pumice quarries are still visible in the town of Canneto. Do not miss the white sand beaches, beaches characterized by the contrast between the white pumice and black volcanic lava.

Even the beach resort of Acquacalda is characterized by the presence of pumice stone, and then sometimes is white. Other evidence of volcanic activity are the baths of San Calogero, near Pianoconte area. The landscape of Lipari is characterized by the Mediterranean, and low vegetation is accented with the presence of the Indian fig, heather, the bougainvillea, rosemary. Its coasts are jagged and full of coves, caves and cliffs. The most famous are called “ants” and are in south west. The west coast is considered the most spectacular. Among the most beautiful beaches is that of Valle Muria, located beneath Mount Guard. The east coast, where there are, for example, white beaches, is lower.

On the east coast there is also the town of Lipari, the main town of the archipelago. The city has an ancient history. Here lived the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Goths, Normans, Spanish. To visit the cathedral, of Norman origin, but rebuilt in Baroque style after its destruction intended by the pirate Barbarossa Ariadeno, and the archaeological museum, located at the castle. The castle stands where once stood the acropolis of the Greek city. Its present form dates from the Spanish domination of the sixteenth century. The museum remains very important for many Italic peoples of different ages.