The Islands are home to 5 nature reserves, 2 strict reserves, 8 sites of Community importance, so have been named world heritage by UNESCO.
Panarea, Stromboli, Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Filicudi, Alicudi, are the seven islands of volcanic origin, the various eruptions that have alternated over the centuries have made it particularly attractive landscape and created a wild coastal features evocative corners where sprang up naturally caves, cliffs, obelisks, rocks, smooth walls, black beaches surrounded by a sea of great attraction of wildlife; even today we find active volcanoes, ancient craters, fossil beaches, hot springs ... a true paradise for everyone. The Charter gives the absolute privilege of discovering these natural corners and enjoy the silence broken only by the sound of the sea,
PANAREA is the smallest of the Aeolian Islands, measuring only 3.4 km ², without considering all the various atolls that surround it and which contribute to the beauty of the landscape, The most important port and commercial and tourist stopover is in località San Pietro, the main district where the today's town. Historically Panarea is witness to centuries of life, starting from prehistoric times, is certainly the most touristic between the various islands and has all the comfort to tourists.
VOLCANO: (hamlet of Lipari) is an island of 21 km ², seems to have originated from the merger of the more active volcanoes still manifesting through: fumaroles, steam and sulphurous mud from appreciated therapeutic properties. Is one of the wildest little islands suitable for those looking for all the amenities!
STROMBOLI: one of the quieter Islands, ideal for families or for those who want to stay in complete relaxation just in contact with nature, is rich in small oases of beaches where you can swim undisturbed near Stromboli is the rock of Strombolicchio, residue of ancient volcanic vent, on this atoll there is a beacon of Navy active but unoccupied often the boats reach to allow tourists to bathe.
LIPARI is the largest of the island 37.6 km ², with malls, post offices, banks, ATMs, restaurants, etc. This is shrouded by centuries of history over the centuries saw the succession of several cultures, whereas the first inhabitants there is the prehistoric man, it can be considered a real open air museum, rich in traces of the past.
ALICUDI: about 6 km ², consists of small pier where ferries and hydrofoils dock, the sea is only accessible through rocks or beaches of pebbles, is beautiful continue on foot where it is impossible not to run in the thousands of colors offered by Agave, prickly pears, capers, red bougainvillea, pink, purple, Orange and, of course, Heather, the highest part of the island is characterized by a different flora reminiscent of a wood.
FILICUDI: is an island of 9.7 km ², consisting of two ports: one where land nearly all ships, ferries and hydrofoils, which is of course the most popular area and commercial ", and" one more little one defined contingency days when bad weather conditions occur: "Percorino sea", there are many places of interest to visit: the Aeolian Museum in porto , the Neolithic village on the promontory of Capo Graziano, le Macine, accessible from the trail that leads to the Neolithic village, the Grotta del Bue Marino, the rock of Giafante: basalt rock in the North of the island that rises from the sea and has a shape vaguely reminiscent of an elephant, hence the name adjective "Giafante", is the result of a volcanic eruption , which remained only the Central lava column, the seat of the Aeolian Museum in porto etc..
SALINA: measure 26.8 km ² and is the second largest and most populous after Lipari, indefinable beauty to art, history, archeology, colors and flavors is one of the most beautiful Aeolian Islands that are worth visiting.