Lipari

The GuardianAug 28

‘Lapped by the turquoise, crystal seas’: readers’ favourite unsung European islands

From secluded coves in Ireland to an evening passeggiata on Italy’s Aeolian islands, readers share their discoveries • Tell us about your most memorable food and drink discoveries in Europe Giant griffon vultures glided parallel with my bus as it reached the highest point of Cres , the least populated of the four main islands in the Kvarner Gulf at the very north of the Croatian Adriatic. Cover…

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Lipari townNeighborhoodhugs the water, dominated by a brooding castle
Archaeological museumMuseumwith ancient statues and artefacts
Marina CortaNeighborhoodpicturesque port lined with restaurants
PorticelloSightIt is a frazione or village within the township of Santa Flavia.
PapescaSight
Elsewhere
Cres townNeighborhoodCres, Croatiaunobtrusively set up for holidaymakers
Glanleam beachSightValentia Island, Irelandidyllic secluded cove surrounded by rich vegetation
OlymposNeighborhoodKarpathos, Greeceremote village feels frozen in time
Hotel LefkoramaHotelKarpathos, Greecespectacular valley-to-sea view and breakfast feast
Pointe du RazSightAudierne, Francecurrents create weird wave formations
Chez BrunoCaféÎle de Sein, Francehad crepes here
Caleta de SeboNeighborhoodLa Graciosa, Spainsandy, largely traffic-free streets
SkomerPlaceSkomer Island, United Kingdomisland off the coast of Pembrokeshire for puffin watching
ApellaSightKarpathos, Greece
AchataSightKarpathos, Greece

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 10

17 Best Things to Do in Sicily, the Melting Pot of the Mediterranean

From the remnants of ancient civilizations to the sweet-smelling street food spots to know about, these are the best things to do in Sicily.

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Aeolian IslandsNeighborhoodEvocative, volcanic islands off the northeast coast.
Elsewhere
Caffè SiciliaCaféNoto, ItalyLegendary coffee spot for Sicilian coffee pilgrimages.
Antica Dolceria BonajutoRestaurantModica, ItalySicily’s oldest chocolate factory, offering dark, rich chocolate.
Scala dei TurchiSightRealmonte, ItalyGeological head-turner with rippled formation and moonscape appeal.
Aggean IslandsNeighborhoodPalermo, ItalyIslands with pebbled beaches and impossibly blue plunge spots.
La Foresteria PlanetaHotelMenfi, ItalyStay near Menfi for rigorous wine assessment.
Monaci Delle Terre NereHotelRandazzo, ItalyReimagined aristocratic villa and winery at Mount Etna's foot.
Mount EtnaNature reserveCatania, ItalyIt is located above the convergent plate margin between the African Plate and the Eurasian Plate.
Rifugio SapienzaPlaceNicolosi, ItalyBase for hiring guides to hike Mount Etna's southern side.
Zash Country Boutique Hotel and SpaHotelRiposto, ItalyReimagined Palmento smothered in citrus trees.
Palazzo PreviteraHotelLinguaglossa, ItalyGuesthouse retaining unkempt charm with wrought iron beds.
Corso Umberto INeighborhoodTaormina, ItalyStreet thrumming with boutiques, gelaterias, and cafés.
Greek amphitheaterSightTaormina, ItalyFamous second-century amphitheater with stunning views.
Belmond Hotel Grand TimeoHotelTaormina, ItalyHotel with glowy lanterns and smooth balustrade terraces.
Belmond Villa San’t AndreaHotelTaormina, ItalySister hotel offering country club-style beach set-up.
SampiereNeighborhoodIspica, Italy
Lungomare di CefalùNeighborhoodCefalù, Italy
Barone di VillagrandePlaceMilo, Italy
Benanti wineryPlaceViagrande, Italy

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