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The Aeolian Islands: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Do

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The 5-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight.

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5
days
95 km
distance
11.8 h
in transit
11
curated stops

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Day 1 Milazzo

2 curated stops
Transit
0h06
Finish
~10:50
Temperature
17.8°C–26.6°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
14.6h
09:00
Castello di Milazzo search map ↗
Imposing castle with sweeping views over the town and sea.
50 min · Milazzo · €5
10:00
L'Antiquarium search map ↗
Archaeological artifacts from Milazzo offer a glimpse into the past.
50 min · Milazzo · Free
open: Monday and holidays 09:00-13:00, Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00
Overnight here
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Day 2 Lipari

2 curated stops
Transit
4h51
Finish
~16:35
Temperature
21.8°C–24.1°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
14.7h
Travel connectionsIndicative times · check before travel

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

  1. 09:00–09:15
    Transfer
    Milazzo → Milazzo hydrofoil terminal
    Reach the Liberty Lines passenger terminal on foot
    Planning allowance: 15 min
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  2. 09:15–13:35
    Transport service
    Milazzo hydrofoil terminal → Lipari Porto
    Liberty Lines Aeolian Islands hydrofoil, 2026 published timetable; verify live operation
    Departs 12:30 · At the gate by 12:00
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  3. 13:35–13:45
    Transfer
    Lipari Porto → Lipari
    Disembark and continue on foot into Lipari
    Planning allowance: 10 min
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13:45
Museo Archeologico Regionale Eoliano search map ↗
Discover ancient amphorae and burial urns from Aeolian sites.
50 min · Lipari · €6
open: Open daily, closed 13:30-15:00
14:45
La Cattedrale search map ↗
Baroque church with richly painted vaults and island charm.
50 min · Lipari
15:35
La Chimera ristorantechimera.it
60 min · Lipari
Overnight here
e.g. Eolian Residence · Arciduca
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Day 3 Salina

3 curated stops
Transit
3h03
Finish
~15:40
Temperature
21.8°C–24.1°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
14.7h
Travel connectionsIndicative times · check before travel

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

  1. 09:00–09:10
    Transfer
    Lipari → Lipari Porto
    Walk back to Lipari Porto for the booked hydrofoil
    Planning allowance: 10 min
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  2. 09:10–11:10
    Transport service
    Lipari Porto → Santa Marina Salina hydrofoil terminal
    Liberty Lines Aeolian Islands hydrofoil, 2026 published timetable; verify live operation
    Departs 10:30 · At the gate by 10:00
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  3. 11:10–11:40
    Transfer
    Santa Marina Salina hydrofoil terminal → Salina
    Continue by local island bus or prearranged taxi to the Salina base
    Planning allowance: 30 min
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11:40
Lingua salt-lake viewpoint visitsicily.info map ↗
Walk beside Lingua's historic coastal salt lake with views across the Aeolian sea.
75 min · Salina · Free public viewpoint
13:05
Santa Marina Salina waterfront visitsicily.info map ↗
Walk Santa Marina Salina's public seafront and old village lanes beside the hydrofoil port.
60 min · Salina · Free public waterfront
14:25
Malfa village view walk visitsicily.info map ↗
Follow Malfa's public village lanes to sea-facing views on Salina's north coast.
75 min · Salina · Free public village walk
Overnight here
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Day 4 Around Salina

1 curated stop
Transit
none
Finish
~14:00
Temperature
21.8°C–24.1°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
14.7h
09:00
Pollara viewpoint visitsicily.info map ↗
Look across Pollara's half-submerged volcanic crater from a public cliff-top viewpoint.
300 min · Salina · Free public viewpoint
Overnight here
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Day 5 Stromboli

1 curated stop
Transit
3h45
Finish
~15:15
Temperature
22.1°C–23.3°C
Rainy days
~4
Daylight
14.7h
Travel connectionsIndicative times · check before travel

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

  1. 09:00–09:30
    Transfer
    Salina → Santa Marina Salina hydrofoil terminal
    Return by local island bus or prearranged taxi to Santa Marina Salina
    Planning allowance: 30 min
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  2. 09:30–12:30
    Transport service
    Santa Marina Salina hydrofoil terminal → Stromboli Scari hydrofoil terminal
    Liberty Lines Aeolian Islands hydrofoil, 2026 published timetable; verify live operation
    Departs 11:30 · At the gate by 11:00
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  3. 12:30–12:45
    Transfer
    Stromboli Scari hydrofoil terminal → Stromboli
    Disembark on foot and continue from Scari without a visitor vehicle
    Planning allowance: 15 min
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12:45
Stromboli search map ↗
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.
90 min · Stromboli
14:15
Pizzeria Punta Bronzo search
Simple pizza with a stunning view near the Sciara del Fuoco.
60 min · Stromboli

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