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Forgia Vecchia di Lipari
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Forgia Vecchia di Lipari

Visit Forgia Vecchia di Lipari for views over an ancient crater, nearby Aeolian islands and the Sicilian coast. Go in the morning for sunrise.

Forgia Vecchia is a viewpoint on Lipari, in Sicily, overlooking an ancient crater. From here, you can take in a wide panorama that includes the islands of Vulcano, Panarea and Stromboli, as well as the Sicilian coast. The site is about 20 minutes from the Aluscafi port by scooter or small car, so it can fit into a trip around the island. Go in the morning for sunrise; the surroundings may be littered, so expect a simple, rather than carefully maintained, stop.

Views from Forgia Vecchia

Forgia Vecchia di Lipari
Forgia Vecchia di Lipari

Forgia Vecchia is a viewpoint on Lipari, with views over an ancient crater. The panorama takes in Vulcano, Panarea and Stromboli, along with the Sicilian coast. It is a place to pause for the landscape and look across several islands from one spot.

Getting to the viewpoint

Forgia Vecchia di Lipari
Forgia Vecchia di Lipari

The site is about 20 minutes from the Aluscafi port by scooter or small car. A scooter is one option for reaching it. The surroundings can be dirty and littered, so plan for a basic stop rather than a maintained visitor site.

FAQ

What can you see from Forgia Vecchia di Lipari?

The viewpoint looks over an ancient crater, with panoramas of Vulcano, Panarea, Stromboli and the Sicilian coast.

How do you get to Forgia Vecchia?

It is about 20 minutes from the Aluscafi port by scooter or small car.

When is the best time to visit?

Go in the morning to see the sunrise over Forgia Vecchia.

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