History of Filicudi The ancient Phoenicusa, Filicudi, is named after ferns, a characteristic plant of this geographical area which grew up and still today grows up, plentiful and luxuriant, on the island. The history of the seven islands of the Aeolian archipelago has faraway roots. The first population units lived on Filicudi, such as on other six islands, since the Upper Neolithic, around 3,000 B.C. The excavations, rather recent, made in Capo Graziano locality, revealed twenty or so oval-shaped huts some of them has a “fishes’ bones” structure, situated on the promontory on the western slope of the mountain around…
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Boating of Filicudi Filicudi
Boating of Filicudi The history of Filicudi, such as for the whole archipelago develops into the sea, the source of support, work and innovation. The population’s vocation towards the sea, and the inescapable bond with it, formed in the course of millennia, marked the whole cultural panorama and the life’s style, even today, evident in local traditions. The need of support pushed, for millennia, the inhabitants towards the sea, the inexhaustible source of primary resource. Sailing the waters of the archipelago, which rapidly sink more than 2,000 metres, is an unforgettable experience which will totally please you. Sailing the Aeolians,…
Diving in Filicudi Filicudi
Diving in Filicudi The Aeolian Islands, seven pearls of the volcanic origin, are situated in wonderful waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, a few miles away from the Sicilian coast. The archipelago always attracted sailors and tourists all over the world, because of its unique landscapes, its historical evidence and its crystalline waters full of life, which seabed keep a tumultuous history made of eruptions, seaquakes, invasions and piracy. Despite the touristic vocation this destination developed in the last 50 years, these places, thanks to islanders’ love, maintained their pristine nature; they are an example and an evidence of a possible…
Beaches in Filicudi Filicudi
Beaches in Filicudi Far from the most navigated routes, if you land on Filicudi, it is only for choice, or even better for the desire to immerge into a pristine and wild nature, where typical beaches, but also little and cosy coves, transform the island into a unique scenery. Undoubtedly, the sea is one of the principal attractions, and the principal support of the island. To fully enjoy all the beauties of Filicudi it is advised to use a boat, necessary to reach evocative glimpses, as Grotta del Bue Marino; in past it was thought to be the hiding place…
Excursions in Filicudi Filicudi
Excursions in Filicudi Filicudi, together with its sister Alicudi, is the most pristine and wild of the Aeolian Islands, a favourite destination for the lovers of nature still today pristine and full of amazing landscapes. From 1997 the island is declared, quite entirely, a natural protected preserve. The tourists fond of holidays in wild style increase every year on Filicudi because the island, with its 9,5 sq. km, offers various tours on foot. Recently various other paths were marked out; between them, of particular interest, the path leading to Fossa delle Felci, and that one of an evocative village, now…
The Museum of Filicudi Filicudi
The Museum of Filicudi The Museum of Filicudi is one of the detached sections of Museum of Lipari. It was opened to public in 2003, but unveiled only in 2004. The structure is found in the Port of Filicudi. It is about the traditional Aeolian structure situated of two floors, arising upon the prehistoric village of Capo Graziano. The Museum has been divided into five exposition rooms, four of which situated on the first floor, and one on the ground floor. On the ground floor it is possible to sightsee ethno-anthropological findings, work tools, or those of everyday use. These…
Prehistoric Village of Capo Graziano Filicudi
Prehistoric Village of Capo Graziano The history of the seven isles of the Aeolian Archipelago dates back to ancient roots. The first groups of populations were settling Filicudi together with the other six islands already during the Upper Neolithic, around 3.000 B.C. The recent excavations, done in Capo Graziano locality, brought on the surface about 20 oval-shaped huts; some of them has a “fishes’ bones” structure, situated on the promontory of the western mountain’s slope around 100m upon the sea level. It is clear, thanks to their particular structure, that these constructions were built in this way to better defend…
What to see in Filicudi Filicudi
What to see in Filicudi As soon as you arrive to the Port of Filicudi, the place where the mooring is situated, you can immediately admire the wild fashion of the island. Our tour to discover the hidden beauties of Filicudi Island starts from the Port of Filicudi, situated on the south-eastern side, corresponding to the namesake plain. Certainly, this one is not the most amazing zone of the island, but it constitutes the neuralgic centre of all its economic activities, and the place where all the services of touristic support are situated. On the coastal stretch, near to the…
Filicudi Filicudi
Filicudi Filicudi is waiting for you for a trip in pursuit of natural and historical beauties. The island’s streets relate an ancient history, traces of all the populations which passed through, leaving evidences of an extreme beauty. Filicudi is a suitable place for those who are fond of culture and natural beauties. Pristine flora and fauna and amazing beaches of Capo Graziano are the ideal frame for a holiday which will excite all the senses, from the eyesight to the sense of smell. In the end, your palate will be delighted by Mediterranean and Filicudian dishes, reminding the flavours of…
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