r/sicily • u/Latter-Land7077 • 1d ago

Turismo 🧳 Aeolian Islands in July

Hello,

My boyfriend and I are interested in visiting the Aeolian Islands this summer in July. Unfortunately, we can’t take a holiday at any other time. How busy is it at that time of year? Is it too crowded? Or is it fine, with the possibility of finding quieter spots?

Thank you for your reply

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u/Time_for_Sicily 1d ago

July will be fine. I spent a few days in Stromboli in early August a couple of summers ago and was way more enjoyable in terms of crowds than many other locations (for example the Amalfi coast).

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u/Specialist-Mix7207 1d ago

it's perfectly fine.

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u/vancouvermatt 1d ago

Principe Salina is nice

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u/ghostfacesdaughter13 2h ago

Surprisingly, it's rather quiet. I went to Stromboli two years ago and the beach was almost empty. I was the only one in the water. Streets were rather calm, too. Not sure about the bigger islands; these might get more crowded, but I'm sure you can still find some quiet spots. Most people prefer to stay in Sicily and visit Palermo or other big touristy areas rather than go to Mazzaro and take a boat to the Aeolian Islands

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u/KillingTime_Shipname 1d ago

July

quieter spots

Choose one. 

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u/LazyTomorrow4537 1d ago edited 1d ago

To be fair, the Aeolian's are quieter than most tourist spots in July.

But I can't imagine being able to find available hotel rooms starting in June.