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The Aeolian Islands: Route Guide

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Lipari Aeolian islands view — The Aeolian Islands
Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Five days by passenger ferry from Milazzo through Lipari and Salina to Stromboli, with island harbours and Salina’s sea-cliff viewpoints. The May–September journey needs separate sailing bookings and current access checks; crater hikes and night boats are optional and depend on Stromboli’s restrictions.

The Aeolian Islands is a 95 km one-way journey (mixed transport). It works best as a 5-day trip; the plan below is the 5-day version for June, built from 36 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

5
days
95km
distance
4
Stops
36
curated stops

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The route

Milazzo→ 40 kmLipari→ 15 kmSalina→ 40 kmStromboli

What you'll see

L'Antiquarium
Archaeological artifacts from Milazzo offer a glimpse into the past.
Milazzo
Museo Archeologico Regionale Eoliano
Discover ancient amphorae and burial urns from Aeolian sites.
Lipari
Pollara viewpoint
Look across Pollara's half-submerged volcanic crater from a public cliff-top viewpoint.
Salina
Stromboli
Explore Stromboli village and its coastal scenery along public paths and viewpoints where access is currently permitted. Volcano hikes and boat trips require separate arrangements under the rules in force.
Stromboli
Castello di Milazzo
Imposing castle with sweeping views over the town and sea.
Milazzo
La Cattedrale
Baroque church with richly painted vaults and island charm.
Lipari
Lingua salt-lake viewpoint
Walk beside Lingua's historic coastal salt lake with views across the Aeolian sea.
Salina
Malfa village view walk
Follow Malfa's public village lanes to sea-facing views on Salina's north coast.
Salina

Choose your length

5-day plan11 stops · 11.8 h transit2.2 stops/day · 2.4 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: May, June, July, August, September

Hydrofoils run full schedules, the sea is warm and the crater-climb permits for Stromboli's evening eruption-watching are easiest to book.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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