Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Da Massimo/Dolce Vita
( 090 981 30 86;
www.damassimo.it
;
Via Maurolico 2)
One of Lipari's best established agencies,
well-positioned on a side street between Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Garibaldi. Spe-
cialises in sunset hikes to the top of Stromboli, returning by boat to Lipari the same even-
ing. They also hire boats and dinghies.
BOAT TOUR
Sleeping
Lipari is the Aeolians' best-equipped base for island-hopping, with plenty of places to
stay, eat and drink. Note that prices soar in summer; avoid August if possible.
Diana Brown
( 090 981 25 84;
www.dianabrown.it
;
Vico Himera 3; s €30-90, d €40-100, tr €50-130; )
Tucked down
a narrow alley, South African Diana's delightful rooms sport tiled floors, abundant hot
water and welcome extras such as kettles, fridges, clothes-drying racks and satellite TV.
Darker units downstairs are compensated for by built-in kitchenettes. There's a sunny
breakfast terrace and solarium with deck chairs, plus book exchange and laundry service.
Optional breakfast costs €5 extra per person.
B&B
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Enzo Il Negro
( 090 981 31 63;
www.enzoilnegro.com
; Via Garibaldi 29; s €40-50, d €60-90; )
This simple guest-
house near Marina Corta sports spacious, tiled, pine-furnished rooms with fridges. Two
panoramic terraces overlook the rooftops, the harbour and the castle walls.
GUESTHOUSE
€
Casajanca
( 090 988 02 22;
www.casajanca.it
;
Via Marina Garibaldi 115, Canneto; d €80-200; )
A stone's throw
from the beach at Canneto, this is a charming little hotel with 10 rooms, all decorated with
polished antique furniture and impeccable taste. The dappled courtyard, a relaxing place
to enjoy breakfast, boasts an inviting natural thermal pool. Pets are welcome, and transfers
from Lipari's port are included in the price.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
€€
Hotel Giardino Sul Mare
( 090 981 10 04;
www.giardinosulmare.it
;
Via Maddalena 65; d €80-230; Apr-Oct; )
This family-
run hotel's top attraction is its superb seaside location, a few blocks south of Marina
Corta. The pool terrace on the cliff edge is fabulous, but if you prefer to swim in the sea
HOTEL
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