Food festivals and events in Isole Eolie 2026
“The Isole Eolie are an archipelago of fire and sea, where the capperi di Lipari are green gold.”
Volcanoes and capers
Upcoming Events
No events scheduled in Isole Eolie at the moment.
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.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Isole Eolie
Volcanic archipelago of extraordinary geological and landscape value.
Patrimonio NaturaleTradizioni Popolari
Tavuliata di San Giuseppe
Dishes and sweets offered by families to participants.
Festa di San Bartolo
Patron saint festival of Lipari with fireworks over the sea.
Domande Frequenti
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.