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<\/a><\/p>\nYou\u2019ll smell Vulcano before you even set foot off the ferry! Most of the boats stop here first, whisking travelers into Vulcano\u2019s sulfuric smell in an instant. The island is known for its mud baths and hot springs, said to possess restorative, albeit stinky, powers. And even if you aren\u2019t into dipping in a mud bath and smelling like rotten eggs, Vulcano is worth a visit to scale its smoking volcano on the northeastern shore. Beach lovers aren\u2019t disappointed here either; most hover along the smooth, black sands of Spiaggia Sabbia Nera.<\/p>\n
Lipari<\/h2>\n
The largest island in the Aeolian chain, Lipari is the heart of the archipelago. You\u2019ll have to pass through Lipari town at some point en route to the other islands. The busy port town offers plenty of activity, including its ancient Roman treasures at the Museo Archeologico Regionale Eoliano<\/a>. Beyond the tourist shops and restaurants of Lipari town, beach seekers will want to explore the island\u2019s more remote angles.<\/p>\n For centuries, Lipari served as a hub for pumice production. You can still catch traces of that mining past at Spiaggia Bianca. Also called Spiaggia della Papesca, the beach sits just beyond the old pumice mines. Due to the white pumice dust that once covered the shores, Spiaggia Bianca boasts crystal clear turquoise waters, a hue that rivals the Caribbean in terms of clarity.<\/p>\n Lush Salina revels in being the second largest in the archipelago but with a more laid-back, old-world feel than Lipari. You can\u2019t help but notice upon arrival its two towering peaks, Monte dei Porri and Monte Fossa delle Felci, the Aeolina\u2019s tallest peaks. Hikes up Monte Fossa delle Felci offer commanding views on clear days. If you\u2019d rather not work up a sweat, Salina allows you to take a dip in Italian film history. Spiaggia di Pollara on Salina\u2019s western edge was featured in the famous 1994 film Il Postino<\/em>. Its clear waters backed by volcanic cliffs lends one idyllic day at the beach.<\/p>\n For those who prefer to see and be seen, the Aeolians have Panarea. The poshest and most expensive island in the chain, Panarea is frequented by a jet setting crowd who come by way of a private yacht, but the average Joe and Jane can still appreciate the whitewashed buildings and car-free streets of the main port of San Pietro. While Panarea is the smallest of the Aeolians, it packs in the punch with chic boutiques, glitzy hotels, and shimmering beaches. You can park your beach bag at Cala Juno, a captivating cove with ideal blue-green colored water. You can also frequent more remote beaches from Panarea by visiting its handful of offshore islands. A number of boats can take you to these rocky outcroppings off the island\u2019s eastern coast.<\/p>\n When you first lay your eyes on Stromboli, you might erupt over its seemingly symmetrical volcano. Known for its smoldering crater, there\u2019s little to the island beyond its permanent fireworks display. You can climb up the 924-meter volcano and see its constant eruptions. When you need to cool off from the trek, Stromboli\u2019s volcanic makeup has lent a number of black sand beaches like Spiaggia di Ficogrande to idle the afternoon away.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nSalina<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nPanarea<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nStromboli<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nFilicudi<\/h2>\n