Vulcano and Lipari: The Beauties of the Aeolian sea
In the year 2000, UNESCO declared the Aeolian Islands a World heritage site, due largely to the untouched natural beauty of the Islands. The seven islands that make up the Aeolian Islands are fondly referred to as the ?seven pearls of the Mediterranean? by many people. The islands can be found in the Tyrrhenian Sea and they were collectively named after Aeolus, the Greek god known as the ?holder of the winds? or more simply as the god of the wind. The individual islands include Stromboli, Vulcano, Alicudi, Filicudi, Panarea, Lipari, and Salina.
The islands were formed several years ago as a result of intense volcanic activity, but only two of the islands are active volcanoes till date i.e. Vulcano and Stromboli. When viewed together from the sky, the islands come together in a large ?Y shaped? conformation that has the Vulcano Island on the southern end. The islands boast of interesting scenery for tourists, hiking up volcanic craters for thrill-seekers, hot mud baths and brilliant sunlight for sun bathers as well as endless views of the blue sea. The islands have something for every category of visitor and the beautiful beaches are a favorite destination for travellers.
The general view of the islands is quite fascinating, especially the beautiful alternation of beaches and mountains which presents sailors with something to look forward to on their holidays. The islands boast of hot thermal springs with proven therapeutic effects as well as the black obsidian stones an...
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