Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The pleasant hour-long downhill stroll from Quattropani to Acquacalda follows a paved
but lightly travelled road hugging Lipari's north shore, affording spectacular views of
Salina and a distant Stromboli. Take the bus to Quattropani (€1.90), then simply proceed
downhill on the main road 5km to Acquacalda, where you can catch the bus (€1.55) back
to Lipari.
Monte Pilato
At Lipari's northeastern corner, Monte Pilato is a mountain of pumice and obsidian
formed by a volcanic explosion in AD 700. A 2km trail leads to its summit (476m), start-
ing from Ristorante Da Lauro in the town of Acquacalda. Up top, there's a nice view of
the fields of solidified obsidian known as Rocche Rosse (Red Rocks).
HIKING
WALKING
Nesos
OFFLINE MAP
( 090 981 48 38;
www.nesos.org
; Via Vittorio Emanuele 24)
Run by conservation biologist Pietro
Lo Cascio, this recommended local environmental organisation leads guided walks on Li-
pari and throughout the Aeolians (€10, plus boat fare if travelling beyond Lipari). It also
publishes the excellent hiking guide
15 Walks in the Aeolian Islands
(available in English,
German, French and Italian).
Diving
Lipari's crystalline waters provide plenty of sport for snorkellers and scuba divers.
Diving Center La Gorgonia
OFFLINE MAP
( 090 981 26 16;
www.lagorgoniadiving.it
;
Salita San Giuseppe)
This outfit offers courses, boat trans-
port, equipment hire and general information about scuba diving and snorkelling around
Lipari. A single dive costs €30 if you have your own kit or €50 with rental equipment.
Courses range from €55 for the basic Discover Scuba Diving class to €750 for an Assist-
ant Instructor course. See the website for a complete price list.
DIVING
