Via Area Morte snc, Lipari

The cluster sits on the island of Lipari in the Aeolian archipelago, in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The archipelago is volcanic in origin and includes active volcanic islands; nearby Vulcano has fumaroles and thermal mud baths. The Aeolian Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their volcanic features. Lipari has a harbour with regular ferry and hydrofoil links to Sicily (Milazzo and Messina) and to the other Aeolian islands. The town of Lipari includes an archaeological museum and a medieval castle/fortified acropolis. The local landscape within reach is island coastline with rocky cliffs, beaches, coves and extensive pumice deposits from past eruptions. The area is known for boat-based tourism, fishing, hiking on volcanic trails and volcanic geology. There are no ski facilities; the nearest airports are on Sicily and require a ferry plus road transfer.