Isola Panarea Travel Guide

 
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Get a walk out of the crowd

Get a walk out of the crowd, Isola Panarea

 marco2005 Says:  A fine way to spend half a day is a walk from the harbour, taking the path climbing the hill between some fine houses in mediterranean style.You can arrive to Punta Palisi in the far north, and take a bath on a rocky shore where the water have the bubbles of underwater... 

Swimming into a cave

Swimming into a cave, Isola Panarea

 marco2005 Says:  You need a boat to go to take a bath in Cala Junco.Once there you can swim into some caves.In high season you will not be alone.Be careful of motorboats.There is a beach on the side, that is accessible also by a path from San Pietro (1.5 km)The same path also lead to Cala... 

Hotels  

Casa Aurelio: Romantic place

Casa Aurelio: Romantic place, Isola Panarea

 formica Says:  path will lead you to quiet, romantic place hidden in garden; beautiful sea views, friendly owners :)http://www.bed-and-breakfast-in-italy.com/pagina.cfm?ID=2418&IDregione=15 

Apartment stay

Apartment stay, Isola Panarea

 ZenLady34 Says:  I stayed my whole trip on Maria's apartment. I had a room, bathroom and a big teracce. Every morning I walked down to the main alley and had my morning cup of coffee at a bar. It was the bar at the end of the one and only passenger dock. Maria works in Hotel Tesoriero as a... 

Hotel Tesoriero: Center location

Hotel Tesoriero: Center location, Isola Panarea

 ZenLady34 Says:  This is a small family run hotel. It is located close to the sea and to the harbour and in the middle of everything.It is very easy to find. 

Private House

Private House, Isola Panarea

 marco2005 Says:  Be aware that Panarea is the most expensive island of Eolie group.The island is very small, and in high season it is overcrowded (especially in daytime).There are some private house where is possible to find an accomodation (normally on one week basis).On this island the... 

Transportation  

Do not ever think to drive here!

Do not ever think to drive here!, Isola Panarea

 marco2005 Says:  Panarea island is a motor free island!Every year is issued a law that limit the access to the island for motor vehicles (motorcycle too). In 2005 the time period has been from 1st May to 31st October.Note that also the Police car is an electric golf car.The limit does not... 

SNAV boat to Panarea from Sicily

SNAV boat to Panarea from Sicily, Isola Panarea

 ZenLady34 Says:  From Sicily you can get to Panarea by boat either from Messina or Milazzo. The price was around 20 euros and it took some (4?)hours to get there.Also, be aware that (especially in September) the boats stops operating if the weather is bad; too windy, thunderstorm.Check out... 

san pietro's harbour....

san pietro's harbour...., Isola Panarea

 cbeaujean Says:  fares and timetable,see must see acivity,on my "sicilia" page 

What to Pack  

Sun Lotion and batteries to your camera...

Sun Lotion and batteries to your camera..., Isola Panarea

 ZenLady34 Says:   Sun Lotion is really expencive on Panarea. A bottle of sun blocking lotion was around 20 Euros as on Sicily it was 10-12 Euros. I bought normal "finger batteries" to my Canon A85 from a local shop on Panarea. I took less than 10 photos and then they died.They must have... 

Off The Beaten Path  

from anywhere ,exposed to stromboli's view....

from anywhere ,exposed to stromboli's view...., Isola Panarea

 cbeaujean Says:  the island summit ,punta del corvo,is 421m high.downhill slope on east side,facing stromboli.west side:a cliff! 

caletta dei zimmari...small sandy beach....

caletta dei zimmari...small sandy beach...., Isola Panarea

 cbeaujean Says:  on the way to punta milazzese....a nice empty beach (in march!) for you alone!great! 

dream houses in march quietness....

dream houses in march quietness...., Isola Panarea

 cbeaujean Says:  most of houses are refurbished respecting local architecture and colour.electricity exists since 1988 but only inside the houses......in the evening,the village keeps its spell.antonioni makes,here, "l'avventura"! 

Favorites  

Harmony in Panarea

Harmony in Panarea, Isola Panarea

 ZenLady34 Says:  At Panarea one can really block the outside world and just enjoy the moment! My favorite "what to do", besides sun bathing, in Panarea was walking the narrow alleys and roads of the island. The photo here is taken from one of the walking trips I made.What a place, it just... 

baziluzzo islet...and many more islets....

baziluzzo islet...and many more islets...., Isola Panarea

 cbeaujean Says:  once upon a time...panarea island was only one island with the other isolated islets ...before a volcanic explosion breaking down the crater under the sea....in the middle,baziluzzo ,a amazing islet, formed of vitrified eruptive rocks.much visited during the harvest of... 

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 on the way to punta milazzese....a nice empty beach (in march!) for you alone!great! 

 

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Panarea

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 This is the smallest Island of the Eolie group. It has been a must for jet set people some time ago. It has the charme still, but in high season is overcrowded. It may a be the destination of a... 

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the smallest but the smartest aeolian island...

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 a new mykonos?this is a debatable point among the inhabitants! do they need white houses with blue see background....or pink houses in harmony with rose laurels....or keep the island as it is today? 

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Panarea

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 I was lucky enough to spend five days in Panarea. The island is really smallish (3km x 1,5km?) and there are actually only some cars on the island and no Internet cafe! But it was a wonderful... 

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Panarea is Beautiful

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Panarea

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