Introduction
The Isole Eolie are an archipelago of fire and sea, where the capperi di Lipari are green gold.
The area boasts 2 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition and 1 UNESCO heritage sites.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Isole Eolie:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Isole Eolie:
Sagra del Cappero
Prima domenica giugnoPollara, Salina
Cappero DOP nella location del film "Il Postino".
Festa di San Bartolo
24 agostoLipari
Festa patronale con fuochi sul mare.
Sagra del Pesce
6-8 agostoAcquacalda, Lipari
Pesce fresco nell'antico borgo.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Isole Eolie represent the excellence of the area:
What to eat in Isole Eolie
Bread seasoned with tomato, capers, olives, and anchovies.
First course with fresh anchovies and Aeolian capers.
Local variant of caponata with capers and olives.
Traditions & Culture
Dishes and sweets offered by families to participants.
Patron saint festival of Lipari with fireworks over the sea.
UNESCO Heritage
Volcanic archipelago of extraordinary geological and landscape value.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Isole Eolie are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Salina
Organizzano la Sagra del Cappero DOP a Pollara, nella location del film "Il Postino", celebrando il prodotto simbolo dell'isola.
Lipari
Promuovono la Festa di San Bartolo e la Sagra del Pesce, mantenendo vive le tradizioni marinare dell'arcipelago eoliano.
Curiosities
“Stromboli is the only volcano in Europe with permanent eruptive activity (the 'Lighthouse of the Mediterranean').”
“The film 'Il Postino' starring Massimo Troisi was filmed in Pollara, Salina.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What PDO and PGI products are found in the Isole Eolie?expand_more
In the Isole Eolie, you'll find 2 protected designation products, including: Cappero delle Isole Eolie (PDO), Malvasia delle Lipari (DOC).
2What should you eat in the Isole Eolie?expand_more
Typical dishes of the Isole Eolie include: Pane cunzato, Pasta con alici e capperi, Caponata eoliana. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the territory.
3What UNESCO heritage sites are in the Isole Eolie?expand_more
The Isole Eolie are home to 1 UNESCO heritage site: Isole Eolie (Natural, 2000).
4What are the most famous food festivals in the Isole Eolie?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in the Isole Eolie are: Sagra del Cappero (Pollara, Salina, First Sunday in June); Festa di San Bartolo (Lipari, August 24); Sagra del Pesce (Acquacalda, Lipari, August 6-8).
5Who organizes the festivals in the Isole Eolie?expand_more
Festivals in the Isole Eolie are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Salina and Pro Loco Lipari. These Pro Loco associations and local organizations are the custodians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.