Walking the Aeolian Islands - Filicudi and Alicudi

From June 26th to 28th, 2020
Immersed in the deep, enchanting blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea, facing the northeastern coast of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands—the home of Aeolus, god of the wind—are a must-visit destination in our annual calendar of island treks. On these rocky, rugged islets, the contrast between volcanoes and the sea enhances the charm of these gems of the Tyrrhenian. The four elements reign supreme here: fire, earth, air, and water merge and collide, creating incredible natural spectacles. The archipelago has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. But the Aeolian Islands are also famous for their "Malvasia"; recognized as the finest amber-colored wines in all of Italy for their harmonious fullness, fragrance, and liqueur-like body. We have chosen this trip to the sister islands—which we like to call the "extreme" ones, Alicudi-Filicudi—for their still-wild setting and landscape richness. Filicudi reveals itself in all its wild and almost inhospitable beauty, standing out against the sea halfway between Alicudi and Salina. Here, you can enjoy strolling through the village or reaching Capo Graziano, an interesting prehistoric site from the Bronze Age. On solitary Alicudi, only a few hundred people live; the slowed-down rhythm of life leads to a sense of mental serenity. The highest point of Alicudi, the Filo dell'Arpa, is easily reached with a long walk, and once at the top, an enchanting panorama rewards you for all your efforts.

Fee: € 60.00. Includes guide service, insurance, and excursion organization.
Other expenses: € 130.00 - Includes: hotel accommodation in double or triple rooms (for families only), dinners and breakfasts from the evening of the first day until the morning of the last, and a sparkling wine toast at sunset in Filicudi.
Expenses do not include: travel costs to reach the meeting point, round-trip hydrofoil ticket from Milazzo to the islands, packed lunches for all days, and any extra expenses not specified. Single room supplement: € 20.00 per night.
Deposit: € 60.00 at the time of booking. Upon confirmation of your participation, we kindly ask you to send an email to [email protected] with your details for insurance purposes: full name, place and date of birth, place of residence, and tax code (codice fiscale).
Balance: € 130.00 – Do not send this; please bring it with you and pay on-site.
Meeting point: Friday at 1:00 PM at the Port of Milazzo, in front of the Liberty Lines hydrofoil boarding area. For those arriving by car, we recommend using one of the paid parking lots.
Please note: The hydrofoil schedule will be confirmed after June 3rd, so the trip itinerary will be updated depending on whether the current routes are maintained.
End of trip: Sunday, June 28th at 6:45 PM at the Port of Milazzo.
Travel style: Stationary with a light daypack.
Difficulty: Moderate/Challenging.
Daily walking hours: 5.
Nights: Hotel accommodation.
Meals: Dinners and breakfasts at the restaurant.
Highlights: Breathtaking views, sea, naturalistic features, local history, and gastronomy.
Required equipment: Trekking clothing, backpack, hiking boots, hat, sunscreen, sweater, waterproof jacket, swimsuit, 1.5 liters of water, and personal toiletries.
Duration: 3 days/2 nights.
Booking deadline: June 21st, 2020, provided that spots are still available.
N.B. Upon booking the excursion, we will send you an email with two attachments: one with the program and the other with the safety regulations to be followed during the excursion due to Covid-19. The trip may be subject to changes due to unpredictable natural events, weather, or sea conditions; in such cases, the guide will decide on the best alternative.
Guide: Salvatore Marletta: contact +39 3334987946 - Email: [email protected]
www.ciaotrekking.com