The crown of Lipari
14 Guests
7 Bedrooms
7 Bathrooms
Sitting in a privileged position overlooking the sea and the historic castle and harbour of Lipari town, Posidonia is a typically Aeolian villa offering space, hypnotic views and that most rare of facilities on the islands: a stunning private pool.
Speak to our experts
For expert advice on this villa, things to do in the area, or to discuss how we can make your stay truly bespoke, call our Villa Specialists today. We are open every day of the week, weekends included.
Keyholder highlights
- Exceptional views of Lipari and the sea
- Extremely attentive service
- Walking to shops, bars and restaurants
- Panoramic pool
Gallery
Ariel views of Posidonia
A stunning spot to sit at sunset.
The glorious pool with its views out to the bay of Lipari Town.
The pure colours of the Aeolian Islands.
The perfect spot for dining with a view.
The living room in the main house.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist, based near your villa, to assist you during your stay (between 9am and 7pm daily, with 24/7 emergency support)
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- A daily cleaning service (7 hours/day) and a mid-week linen change
- Daily breakfast table setup (ingredients payable locally Monday to Saturday, and included on Sunday)
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- Ingredients for specified meals
Lipari, the Aeolian Islands, Sicily
Posidonia
Available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller
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The Area
Posidonia is situated just a 15-minute walk from Lipari's main town and port, also called Lipari, whose network of streets is home to an excellent selection of restaurants, shops and bars. The historic town centre, sited on a promontory above the sea, boasts an impressive castle, old town walls, a cathedral with Norman origins and the Museo Eolio, a fascinating, not-to-be-missed archaeological museum.
Lipari is the biggest and most populous of the Aeolian Islands. Historically, since Neolithic times, it has been the most important island in the archipelago and was once the world's major producer of pumice stone.
There is a quite efficient bus service connecting the bigger town of Lipari to the other smaller villages, but the easiest way to get around is by renting a scooter. A road circles the entire island and a drive around it is recommended.
Apart from a few very beautiful walks (maps of the island with suggested itineraries are on sale at the newsagents and a few other shops), Lipari has a range of lava sand and pebbly beaches, such as the one at Canneto (just a 5-minute drive northeast from Posidonia) and Acquacalda on the north coast. On the east coast are the island's white shiny pumice quarries, which directly overlook the sea and give the water an amazing turquoise colour.
Lipari is a popular holiday destination in the summer months and the main town, along with Canneto, come alive at night with plenty of bars, pubs and discos.
One great advantage of a stay on Lipari, at the centre of the archipelago, is that island-hopping is relatively easy. We particularly recommend a visit to Salina, Vulcano, Panarea and, if you want to get close to some volcanic action, Stromboli.
Palermo airport - Milazzo (the main port serving the Aeolian Islands):
230km-140miles-2hr30Catania airport - Milazzo:
145km-90miles-1hr40Trapani airport - Milazzo:
310km-190miles-3hr15Milazzo:
1hr by hydrofoil, 2 hours by ferryPalermo:
in the summer there is a hydrofoil service from Palermo to Lipari which takes about 4 hoursNearest restaurants, bars and shops in Lipari town:
15 mins walk or 5 mins driveNearest beach in Canneto:
5 mins driveLocal Experiences
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DiscoverFrom the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
Posidonia is a very comfortable and spacious villa with a fabulous pool and brilliant staff, particularly the cook. We enjoyed excellent breakfasts and dinners. We would return both for the villa and for the staff.
CP August 2024
We loved Posidonia, the view and the set up - separate spaces for such a large group. The staff were wonderful and extraordinarily helpful.
LJ September 2024
Posidonia is an absolutely wonderful villa in a superb location! I highly recommend staying there. We had a lovely time.
JB June 2024
Posidonia was excellent. The setting, condition of the property and facilities were fantastic. The staff were outstanding, super helpful throughout, kept the place looking perfect, nd cooked us the most wonderful meals. We are all foodies and were all impressed.
SP, United Kingdom September 2022
5 out of 5 for Posidonia.
AN, United Kingdom July 2022
The in-villa cook was fabulous.
PL, United States of America September 2019
