The seven volcanic islands in the north-east of Sicily have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since December 2000. The archipelago offers wonders in the form of time travel, adventurous routes, wild beaches, and more alive legends than ever. Here are 7 suggestions, one for each isle, for venturing to the Aeolian islands like a local.

The Aeolian Islands represent a captivating and enigmatic destination where the interplay between archaic and contemporary elements is complex and entangled. Despite any form of flattening and standardization, Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi, and Panarea maintain distinct and venerable cultures and traditions that do not necessarily align with those of nearby territories.