taste

Lingua, home of pane cunzato and Sicilian granita

It is impossible to go to Lingua and not fall in love with one of the typical products of Salina, whose fame now reaches beyond the borders of Sicily: pane cunzato. Stop at any of the small bars along the promenade and be delighted by the island’s typical products on an open, lightly toasted bread...
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hearing

Pebbles and the sea current

Head to the south-west side of the promontory of the pond, go to the shoreline and, if there are some small waves, listen to the sound of the pebbles rubbing under the water. You will hear a dull, muffled noise. If you dip your head under the water, you will hear even better!...
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smell

The pond and its thousand odours

The smell of stagnant water is certainly not the most pleasant. Try, however, to get downwind of the lake, and the smell will not be so strong. You will almost be able to distinguish the various species of algae, reeds and other flora in the pond. ...
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sight

Colours of the sunset pollara

In addition to its natural beauty, Pollara is famous for the backdrop created at sunset. From the viewpoint just before descending towards the village, the sun can be admired as it sets at the side of the islands of Filicudi and Alicudi. The horizon will change colour from an intense blue, to a t...
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touch

The lightness and roughness of white pumice

Picking up a pumice stone and throwing it into the water is always fun to do, even if you are no longer a child. As soon as you pick it up, no matter how large it is, its light weight will surprise you. Pumice rubbed between the hands also has beneficial effects for cleaning the skin...
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sight

The turquoise sea

In the absence of coral reefs, it is not easy to find a turquoise sea like the one in this area of Lipari. The pumice powder has cloaked everything on the seabed and the interference with the crystal blue of the water has resulted in this almost hypnotic turquoise colour. Spend some time watching it...
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touch

How to insulate a castle from the heat and cold

Head towards the entrance of Lipari Castle and try touching the outside and inside of the walls at any time of day. You will feel a considerable difference in temperature, with the inside always staying cool in summer and mild in winter....
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taste

Eating real fish in Lipari

Lipari is full of restaurants where you can eat good fresh fish. It is important to respect sustainable fishing, so only try the seasonal fish when visit the Aeolian Islands. Flying squid and swordfish are timeless flavours!...
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smell

The fish of the Aeolian Islands

In the quay of Marina Lunga, where the hydrofoils and ships dock, every morning several fishing boats also unload fresh fish, including the famous Aeolian shrimps. Take a stroll along the quay and the nearby fish market, and you will experience the true smell of the sea....
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hearing

Nearly a city

The centre of Lipari was built to be as similar as possible to a city on the mainland. But its size, the presence of narrow alleys and very few drivable roads, does not make it comparable. However, the difference can be seen in the fewer than 100 inhabitants on many of the other islands to the 12,00...
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