Filicudi

“Leaving your country and getting on the boat, withdraw your gaze from the borders of your birthplace”, Pitagora

The Eolian Islands

Our website gives you the opportunity to see the beauty and charm of this island and get acquainted with the history of this magical and amazing place and its nature. It provides a range of information about available houses for those who wish to have an “authentic” holiday. It is ideal for singles, couples, families and small groups.
You will relax in a silent and colourful environment surrounded by breathtaking nature. You will taste and enjoy local Filicudian cooking and go for walks on the trails around the volcano. You will discover the deep beauty of these unique Mediterranean waters and the enchantment of moon light and thousands of stars .You will feel at one with the elements (water, fire, wind, earth and space) while in a dimension of meditative reality.
Filicudi island ( in ancient times called Phoenicodees…Phoenicussa….Filicuri..) is located on the western side of the Eolian Archipelago, 24 miles from Lipari.
The transparent air and limpid colours present a vast horizon in this corner of the Sicilian sea that embraces six other islands, the coast of Calabria, the hills of the Sicilian coast up to the gulf of Palermo including Ustica island, together with a majestic vision of Mount Etna.

Photo of Villa Vallonazzo

The most visible part of the island is the top of a complex volcanic structure whose peak is called “Fossa efilici”, 773.71 meters high. Upon arrival, you have the striking vision of thousands of terraces called “the lenze”, ( some going back as far as 5000 years ago), extending from the top of the mountains down to the sea coast; this indicates the level of well-being and the evolution of the natives who built a comfortable and enjoyable life style.
The strong volcanic nature of the island with its elevated exposure to wind, sun and sea linked to the ancient history of myths and legends, give this land an enchanting aspect of rough purity.

Photo Villa Marco

Filicudi is protected by UNESCO as a heritage property of mankind and part of the island is being developed as a Natural Reserve Park.
For lovers of underwater diving, the Archeological Underwater Museum is now open and soon will have its own website.
A fascinating trip is a visit to the Archeological Museum which offers a display of different items, from the very many archeological finds in the sea around Capo Graziano to the traditional costumes of the island.

Interesting places to visit:

Filicudi offers many fascinating activities for lovers of nature and ancient history such as walking the volcanic trails or along the beautiful beaches or visiting archeological sites. The spectacular sea, the particular hospitality and special atmosphere of the island with its festivals give visitors the opportunity to spend a wondrous and joyous holiday.

Capo Graziano: a very interesting walk that brings you to the Neolithic remains and the Ara Votiva ( ancient altar) at the top of the promontory. The peak of Muntagnoli above Pecorini with its stele placed on top, a small menhir and the so-called “petra che sona” (rock that sings): ancient remains of a civilization still to be investigated;
Contrada Ficcarisi: a steep drop to the sea with a breathtaking view of Alicudi in the background. Contrada Siccagni with its stunning cliffs on the west side that can be reached by foot or by sea is an ideal landscape to discover one of the most beautiful and varied natural gifts of the Mediterranean Sea;
Faraghiuni,Smarraturi,Binifiziu: located under fossa efilici offer interesting trails with a variety of flora and fauna;
Le Macine: near the harbour, is the place where skilled islanders carved huge stones for grinding wheat and crushing olives which were then transported by sailboats to Naples and Palermo;
La Funtanedda: situated on the eastern side of the island is a small fountain of spring water near Zucco-Grande, a semi- abandoned cuntrada (village);
La Sciara Ranni is 400 meters of collapsed land comprised of sand and volcanic rocks plunging to the sea;
To discover the Mediterranian Sea of Filicudi from a simple boat or canoe or exploring its sea caves is like diving into its many colours and experiencing their amazing sensations. You will always remember the remarkable beauty of visiting Jafante, Canna, Rutta oVoi Marinu, Punta oPirciatu, the rock reefs of Munti Nassaru, Costa dell’Isola and Le Punte.