Panarea is a small island in Sicily’s Aeolian archipelago, set between Lipari and Stromboli and belonging to the district of Lipari. It is described as the smallest and lowest of the Aeolian Islands, with a compact landscape of blue sea, white houses, scenic paths and a scatter of islets and rocks around its coast. Its scale gives it an intimate island character, while its setting keeps the horizon open and constantly tied to the sea.
The island also carries one of the archipelago’s oldest identities: Panarea is considered the oldest of the Aeolian Islands and was known to the Greeks as Euonymus. Today that ancient background sits alongside a very contemporary reputation, shaped by international tourism, a relaxed “Dolce Vita” mood and a lively evening scene. What makes Panarea distinctive is this contrast between its tiny, ancient volcanic presence and its chic, sea-focused island life.
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