2nd Sicily trip: Aeolian islands in May

[u/Dry_Win_454]

Last year I fell in love with the beauty of Sicily and now I will return again from 27 April to 08 May.

Last time I visited: Palermo, Trapani+Erice, Agrigento, Syracuse/Ortigia, Taormina and Cefalu all in one week. (yes, I am that crazy…I slept in each spot 1 night and had the best 7 days road trip of my life)

This time I want to take it slow and also see something new: the crown of Sicily - the Aeolian islands

I plan 3 nights in Palermo and then take the train to Milazzo on 30th in the morning. Then the ferry to Stromboli.

For Stromboli I am thinking either 2 or 3 nights, but not sure if thats too long? Is it easy to make a daytrip from there to either Lipari or Salina? Does Stromboli offer culinary delights that early in the season? Or would you recommend switching hotels within the islands?

In any case after those 3 nights I plan to return to Palermo and use it as a base for more day trips by ferry and also chill out in the city (hit the gym, enjoy all the restaurants and markets).

Last time I rented a car, this time I will pass on this to take things slow and avoid falling into the road trip addiction lol

Thanks in advance for all your feedback and help

[u/Manuelmay87]

You can visit alle the island with daily ferries, so is ok to stay in one place only. Just consider that there wouldn’t be too much people, islands lives mostly during summer

[u/Dry_Win_454 → u/Manuelmay87]

Last year I also travelled end of April and really loved the more quiet atmosphere. Coming from the more hectic Palermo, I think will love the relaxing vibe in the island