Aeolian Islands, Island group in Italy
The Aeolian Islands are a volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily.
Named after the demigod of the winds Aeolus, the islands have been inhabited since the Neolithic Age.
The islands are renowned for their perfect climate and are a popular tourist destination with a reputation for hospitality.
The largest island, Lipari, is geologically complex and the most developed.
The Aeolian Islands are listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
Location: Province of Messina
Population: 15419
Elevation above the sea: 926 m
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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