Basiluzzo is a small, uninhabited island about 3.5 km northeast of Panarea in Sicily’s Aeolian Islands. Its steep cliffs drop to clear water and secluded coves, including the Cave of Love, where a boat stop can mean a swim or a closer look at the rock formations. From the island, Stromboli’s smoking summit can appear beyond nearby Spinazzola rock. Basiluzzo is best suited to travelers exploring the islands by boat; there are no residents or land-based facilities mentioned in the available information.
The island and its landscape
Basiluzzo lies about 3.5 km northeast of Panarea and covers around 0.3 square kilometres. It is the largest of the uninhabited islets and rocks in the Aeolian Islands.
The coastline is marked by cliffs that fall sharply toward the sea. In the centre, a broad sloping plateau was used over the centuries for cultivation, grazing and seasonal homes. Those traces of earlier use sit within a landscape now known for its rocky shores and coves.
Spinazzola and the surrounding sea
Spinazzola, a smaller offshore rock, stands a few dozen metres from Basiluzzo. It covers about 5,500 square metres and rises 79 metres above the sea. Stromboli can be seen smoking in the distance from this part of the archipelago.
A boat makes it easier to explore Basiluzzo’s coves and stop for a swim. The Cave of Love is one named spot along the coast. Take care when anchoring: the water can be deep even where it looks clear.
FAQ
How do you get to Basiluzzo?
The island’s coves are easiest to reach by boat. Basiluzzo is about 3.5 km northeast of Panarea.
Is Basiluzzo inhabited?
No. Basiluzzo is uninhabited.
What can you see near Basiluzzo?
Spinazzola rock is a few dozen metres offshore, and Stromboli’s smoking summit can appear in the distance.
