Printable maps of Lipari Island
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Lipari Island
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Lipari Island with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Lipari Island area
This Lipari Island map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Lipari Island and surroundings
Italy - moving around the country
In large cities such as Milan or Rome, you will find an underground metro. You can buy tickets in kiosks or inside the subway. At peak hours, trains run every two to three minutes. At other times and on weekends, the frequency of the underground transport can vary within 7 minutes. The fare in most of Rome’s subway lines is approximately 2 euros. The quality of the road surface in Italy is at a very high level. Therefore, quite often, tourists decide to rent a car. It can be selected in advance before arriving in Italy, or on the spot. A one-day car rental at the airport in Milan will cost at least 80 euros. Please note that many autobahns in the country are on a paid basis. The average fare is 30 euros. An alternative will be to travel by bike. In large cities, you will find bicycle paths of quite decent quality which are laid along all the central roads of the city. Also quite a popular mode of transportation is suburban trains and international trains. There are even high-speed passenger express trains. The fare depends on the class of the train and the distance of the trip.
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Nature and parks of Italy
Vesuvius National Park located east of Naples, is a zone of enormous significance both historically and geologically. Throughout the park, research work is still ongoing. The park, named after one of Europe's most famous and active volcanoes, became a haven for six hundred and ten species of plants, with forty percent of them originating from the Mediterranean. More than a hundred species of birds live in the green zone, the number of which increases during the migratory season. Above the blooming fields flutter large, bright colored butterflies, thereby betraying the special charm of the park. A funicular and a trail for backpackers are laid to the crater of Vesuvius. … Open
Photogallery of Lipari Island sights
Our guide to Lipari Island
Best beaches
Those fond of health care are recommended to visit Acquacalda Beach; this stretch of coast with pristine beauty is famous for its hot springs. The water at the beach is always warm, and it becomes hot when springs are active, so it’s recommended to participate in water treatments with caution. Valle Muria deserves special attention among island beaches. Quiet and secluded, it’s particularly popular among … Open 
Shopping, streets and outlets
Coffee addicts should certainly buy coffee here. Illy and Lavazza are the most popular producers in Italy. You can also buy a coffee machine on the island. Italians love coffee, so be sure that you will get a high-quality product. The most delicious Italian desserts are almond cookies, Amaretti biscuits, tiramisu and chocolate pyramids. Popular hard drinks are Grappa, Limoncello and Chianti wine. Almond Amaretto … Open
Lipari Island for children - what to visit
Be sure to visit the local archaeological museum. Here is presented a rich collection of artefacts, some of them were found in the late Stone Age. Here is also presented a collection of the masks, which is considered to be the best one in Italy. Cathedral of St. Bartholomew is an important architectural building. It was raised in honour of the patron in the 17th century on the foundation of an ancient … Open
Travel guide to Lipari Island
To make your stay on the island even more enjoyable, consider combining beach recreation with visits to local shops and markets where travelers will easily find many unique and exclusive souvenirs. Items made of obsidian have become a traditional souvenir that the majority of tourists prefer to buy. In the past, local craftsmen used this material to make many important household items. Local masters still use … Open
Traditions and mentality of Lipari Island
Streets of the cities are full of nicely-dressed people. They are walking and having small talks. La passegiata is an important Italian ritual. Italians look gorgeous in any situation. You won’t see here a clerk in jeans at work, or a main in a suit at the bar. An Italian woman will never go to a shop in pyjamas. You should know that Italian men love to flirt with women, so if a woman visits Lipari, she will … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Locals can't live without ice cream. Moreover, they can start a day with this dessert. The biggest portion can weigh half a kilo. You can taste ice cream with nuts, coffee, fruit and chocolate. There are more Italian desserts, some of them are tiramisu, Italian cookies and different fruit pies. Coffee and juice are popular here. Some of the main hard drinks are local wine, Limoncello, Amaretto or grappa. Be … Open
