Are you thinking of organizing a vacation to the Aeolian Islands and wondering where to stay on Alicudi? Well, here we come to your aid. Alicudi is a small island in Italy that belongs to the Aeolian Islands archipelago, in the Sicilian territory. Administratively speaking, we know that the island belongs to Lipari, an Italian municipality in the city of Messina.
The inhabitants of Alicudi, in Sicilian dialect, are called “arcudari,” and the island was formerly known as Ericussa or Ericodes, derived from an ancient Greek word meaning “rich in heather.” But if you’re wondering about the valid reasons to visit this island, we can tell you something special.
The island of Alicudi is also known for the lack of drivable roads and the presence of convenient mule tracks, alleys, and stone steps. Consequently, there are no means of transportation, and the only mode of transportation is donkeys, which can be considered, in every respect, the symbol of the westernmost and least populated island in the Aeolian archipelago.
But anyway, are you looking for accommodation in Alicudi? Well, you can easily choose to stay in hotels or B&Bs, located in excellent locations and equipped with all the necessary services. A first valid option is the Alicudi Giardino dei Carrubi, a romantic bed & breakfast located just steps away from all the best that the island has to offer.
Alicudi Giardino dei Carrubi has many sun loungers, a solarium terrace, and several outdoor furnishings to make your stay much more pleasant. While in Alicudi, you can also decide to try some of the restaurants that are just a few steps away from the B&B, such as Bar L’Airone and Ristorante Bar L’Airone.
Holiday in Alicudi where to sleep: the best hotels and B&Bs
The second valid option for couples and families with children is the Ericusa Hotel. Here, guests can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, and all hotel rooms are air-conditioned. During your stay, you can also take advantage of some of the services offered, such as luggage storage, the solarium terrace, and the minimarket. Additionally, guests will also have a complimentary breakfast available on-site, and for travelers arriving by car, there is free and always available parking.
A last option we propose is the B&B La Mimosa, where to get there, you have to climb about 350 steps on a rather uncomfortable mule track, but we can assure you that the panorama and dinner will make you forget all the fatigue. Everything in this charming B&B exudes true authenticity: the flavors, but also the furnishings of the rooms, the wonderful scents of the vegetation, the dawn lights on the sea, and finally, the hospitality of the lady who treats guests as if they were family.
Moreover, here you can enjoy a delicious and abundant dinner made not only of appetizers (hot, cold, vegetarian, cooked, raw) followed by first courses, main courses, side dishes, and coffee. Breakfast is something simpler and consists of tasty homemade jams, ideal for facing the climb. As for the rooms, they are very spacious, furnished with somewhat spartan furniture but very fresh.