Lipari Island

Lipari is the largest, most populous and accessible of the Aeolian Islands and the town of Lipari is the busiest village of the archipelago. In fact, one of the pleasures in Lipari is walking along its cheerful streets surrounded by popular bars, cafes and restaurants.
Historically, Lipari has been the most important island since Neolithic age. It was settled in the 4th millennium BC and over the centuries experienced the Greeks and Romans rules, volcanic eruptions and pirate attacks.
Sights include the Baroque church “Cattedrale di San Bartolomeo” and the surviving castle walls, an impressive sight especially when seen from below. In addition to these, the archaeological museum “Museo Eoliano” is a must-see, boasting one of the finest collections of ancient finds in Europe.
Away from the town, the island reveals a rugged and typically Mediterranean landscape of low-lying vegetation, windswept highlands, precipitous cliffs and blue waters. The best views can be enjoyed from the “Quattrocchi” viewpoint but the white shiny pumice quarries are also rather impressive, as they directly overlook the sea, giving the water an amazing turquoise color.
The most popular swimming and sunbathing spots are “Valle i Muria” and “Spiaggia Bianca”.