The "Borgo"
The village
Acquacalda, the Last Beach
Acquacalda is located on the northern coast of the island of Lipari and is the last access to the sea before starting the climb that leads to the agricultural area of Quattropani and Pianoconte. The town rises at the foot of Monte Pilato, 472 meters high, the last active volcano of Lipari, whose eruptions in a period between 16,800 and 1400 years ago led to the creation of a large cone of rhyolithic pumice, from which the quarries were born of Porticello and Acquacalda pumice, and a large obsidianaceous flow that formed the current promontory of Rocche Rosse and Punta Castagna.
Due to its volcanological uniqueness, the site has been identified and protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The history of Acquacalda has been inextricably linked to the exploitation of pumice since at least the early seventeenth century. The mining activity was interrupted in 2000 and since then the village has regained its maritime and tourist traditions.
The long beach of Acquacalda has also been awarded this year, as in previous years, with the blue flag by the FEE, Foundation for Environmental Education, which has the aim, worldwide, of spreading the good environmental practices, through multiple education, training and information activities for sustainability. Despite being on the island of Lipari, which is the largest and most populous of the Aeolian Islands, the 10 km that distance it from the main inhabited center are sufficient to guarantee its guests a truly unique peace and tranquility.
A holiday on a human scale
The holiday in Acquacalda is recommended for those who, lover of nature and peace, do not however want complete isolation from the world. The great advantage is to offer a real oasis of peace by the sea without having to give up the comforts offered by the capital of the Aeolian Islands.
The village offers everything necessary for those who do not wish to use the car during their vacation. For travel on the island you can take advantage of the regular connection with public transport or taxis, as well as having the possibility to rent scooters or cars. The three restaurants and three bars provide a good gastronomic offer. Alternatively, for those who want to exercise their culinary skills you can rely on the home delivery of the supermarkets in Lipari or Canneto.
Borgo San Gaetano
Borgo San Gaetano is located at the end of the town of Acquacalda towards Punta Legnonero, head stretched towards the island of Salina. The holiday homes in Borgo San Gaetano are a group of houses and apartments in houses with typical Aeolian architecture. The houses are arranged in a courtyard and overlook a green garden full of Mediterranean plants.
The houses have been recently renovated with fine finishes, while maintaining all the characteristics of the typical Aeolian houses. Each of the houses includes one or more houses, each of which has an independent entrance and terrace. From each house you have direct access to the beach which, in addition to being one of the most panoramic in Lipari, looking north towards Panarea and Stromboli, is also the only beach on the island where you can enjoy an entire sunny day, until beautiful sunset over Salina.