Diving Alicudi The island you go, the scuba diving you find! The small pearl of the Aeolians, Alicudi, offers the possibility of magnificent underwater scenery, and within range of less expert skin-divers. Cigliata di tramontana The difficulty of diving, called “la cigliata di tramontana”, is low. It is about the maximum depth of 30m. It is necessary to moor on a seabed of about 8m. Once started the immersion it is possible to immediately notice a kind of natural stair which permits the access to the whole “cigliata”. The seabed is composed of stretch of walls and very near boulders,…
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Diving Alicudi
Boating Alicudi
Boating Alicudi Alicudi is the most isolated and the most western among the seven islands of the Aeolian archipelago. For the itinerary which will permit you to start the discovery of its beautiful coasts, it is recommended an extreme attention to the meteorological conditions because there are no shelters and the first safety shelter is found in Lipari, around 30 miles to the south-east. The periplus of the island is of 6 miles and has no shelters; in fact, the sea surrounds the whole coastal lines. The lading of the island is that of Cala Palomba, of recent construction. It…
History Alicudi
History Alicudi Formerly known as Ericusa, (from the ancient Greek Ἐρικοῦσα because of the plentiful presence of heather bushes), Alicudi, the most solitary island of the Aeolians, was the last isle to be populated. The history of Alicudi, similarly to other isles of archipelago, has its roots in millenniums of conquests, raids and slavery, but is different, together with Filicudi, because it is not strictly bound to the historical events of Lipari, the biggest between the islands, and having the most important history. The first discovered evidences date back to the ancient Bronze Age ( XVII -XVI B. C.) The…
Excursions on the western side of Alicudi
Excursions on the western side of Alicudi Alicudi is the furthest island. It is directed towards west and is surrounded only by the offing. The landscapes of Alicudi give full and strong colours, unique sensations which permit to come in a straight contact with nature. The port is the unique plain point, and is easily travelable. In order to visit the rest of the island it is necessary to climb hundreds of stairs. We remember that the mule tracks of Alicudi, even today, are crossed only by mules, unique means of transport suitable for the place. Passing through the…
Excursions Alicudi
Excursions Alicudi One of the unforgettable experiences, for those who choose Alicudi as destination for their holidays, is the ascent of Filo dell’Arpa. It is about a mountain which rises up till 675m and constitutes the whole island of Alicudi. One of the best moments to face the climbing is before the dusk falls. Once reached the peak you can fully enjoy wonderful sunsets. The path leading towards the peak is not of the best; in fact it climbers up the mountain through a steep mule track made up of staircases of lava stone. It is recommended to put on…
Beaches of Alicudi
Beaches of Alicudi The idea of wild lands refer to those atmospheres where the unique noble lady and mistress is the nature. Alicudi is the concretisation of the idea of wild nature, a paradise between sky and earth, and a small village, Alicudi Porto, situated on the eastern coast of the island, an area where other beaches are situated. The beach of Alicudi Porto The beach of Alicudi Porto is mostly made up of boulders. The mentioned site is not hard to reach on foot; its waters are crystalline and the background of this wonderful natural sight is constituted by…
What to see in Alicudi
What to see in Alicudi Before you land upon the island you understand why, because of the pristine landscape and the particular scenery, Alicudi is one of those places where time seems to be stopped. The island, with its particular atmosphere, seems to tell its history, a history made of raids and invasions, a history which saw the succession of different populations, the history with the final result of peace and beauty of the place. Alicudi is a little paradise, a place where man and nature coexist without damaging each other. Still today they move exclusively on foot along steep…
Alicudi
Alicudi Lone, pristine and timeless, Alicudi is one of the seven islands of the Aeolian Archipelago which, during the globalisation era when we all are citizens of the world, permits the man to be reconciled with the original relationship between the nature and the essential. There are no cars or well- asphalted streets. There is only the ancient beauty of long walks to do upon rustic paths, connected roads, and a long staircase; or upon mules, a unique means of transport, which facilitate the harshest routes. In Alicudi the possibility to be surprised with a little and to discover the…
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