Lipari is the busiest of the Aeolian Islands, but compared to other Mediterranean ports, it is anything but. This island off the coast of Sicily offers sapphire seas, delicious Italian cuisine with hints of Greek influence, and fascinating history at a relaxed island pace. There are few places that you won’t find magnificent views of the Mediterranean, but the citadel overlooking the town of Lipari and the Quattrocchi on the northwest coast are especially renowned. After exploring the island’s past in the celebrated archaeological museum, stop at a waterfront restaurant for fresh seafood prepared with Lipari’s famous capers and malvasia wine.
