Lipari


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Lipari. Attractions to see, Traditional Festival, events and things to do to have fun, food to taste, which items to buy, which interesting facts to know and where to stay on vacation in Lipari.


Lipari

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Lipari is the largest of the seven "islands of the wind", the Aeolian Islands, and also the one that offers the most attractions and leisure opportunities.
Lipari preserves the history of the Aeolian archipelago, is home to the ancient Melingunis and the archaeological museum.
Lipari has wild bays, wonderful beaches and a splendid sea.
Lipari has a splendid natural landscape which, between the Mediterranean scrub and the wildest areas with volcanic rocks and debris, offers incredible views of the other islands Aeolian Islands.

Events


What to see


Attractions to see in Lipari

Interesting Facts


Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Lipari

Aeolian Islands and the god Aeolus

Aeolian Islands and the god Aeolus

According to Greek mythology, the Aeolian Islands are named after the god Aeolus, the tamer god of the winds.

Ulysses and the Aeolian Islands

Ulysses and the Aeolian Islands

In the famous Homeric poem "the Odyssey", Ulysses also reaches the Aeolian islands where he meets the god Aeolus.

Legend of the Faraglioni of Lipari

Legend of the Faraglioni of Lipari

The strange shape of the stack of Petra Lunga on the island of Lipari has given rise to a popular legend.

Nearby Places


Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Lipari. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Vulcano

Aeolian Islands

Salina

Aeolian Islands

Panarea

Aeolian Islands

Gioiosa Marea

Messina surroundings

Piraino

Messina surroundings

Brolo

Messina surroundings