Enjoy the ancient atmosphere of the capital of Lipari with its narrow streets and small houses. Visit a small village Canneta. There are some stone quarries, where local citizens worked a few hundred years ago. Visit the Church of St. Joseph and the Church of our lady. Find the remains of ancient settlements and villas. Walk along the coast of the port, which was an important strategic point during the Punic wars. …
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One of the most popular beach hotels is Carasco situated a few steps from the coast. This attractive modern hotel appeals to active travelers who wish to diversify leisure with fascinating excursions and unusual entertainment. It offers excellent Carasco Beach, a tour desk, a water sports center and a landscaped territory with swimming pools and recreation zones. The hotel is suitable for travelers with children, as …
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Be sure to spend some time on a sea excursion around the island. This trip gives you an opportunity to visit places, where you can get only by sea and enjoy the beauty of Lipari island. One more good idea is to visit the other parts of Lipari archipelago. They are Salina, Volcano, Filicudi, Alicudi, Panareo and Basiluzzo. You will definitely find something interesting on the islands. For example, craters of …
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Locals can't live without ice cream. Moreover, they can start a day with this dessert. The biggest portion can weigh half a kilo. You can taste ice cream with nuts, coffee, fruit and chocolate. There are more Italian desserts, some of them are tiramisu, Italian cookies and different fruit pies. Coffee and juice are popular here. Some of the main hard drinks are local wine, Limoncello, Amaretto or grappa. Be …
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Streets of the cities are full of nicely-dressed people. They are walking and having small talks. La passegiata is an important Italian ritual. Italians look gorgeous in any situation. You won’t see here a clerk in jeans at work, or a main in a suit at the bar. An Italian woman will never go to a shop in pyjamas. You should know that Italian men love to flirt with women, so if a woman visits Lipari, she will …
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To make your stay on the island even more enjoyable, consider combining beach recreation with visits to local shops and markets where travelers will easily find many unique and exclusive souvenirs. Items made of obsidian have become a traditional souvenir that the majority of tourists prefer to buy. In the past, local craftsmen used this material to make many important household items. Local masters still use …
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Moving around in Italy - transportation
The government of Italy pays much attention to the country’s road network. Subsequently, the road surface is considered one of the best in the world. However, it is worth remembering that most autobahns in Italy are on a paid basis. The road network covers all parts of the country, even the most remote corners. The total length of highways is more than seven thousand kilometers. Along the roads you will come across hotels, snack bars and cafes, shops, service stations, and filling stations. We can therefore safely say that Italy has created the safest and most comfortable conditions for traveling by car. Buses are considered the most common type of public transportation. There are both intra-city and interurban trips. The quality of the vehicles varies considerably depending on the place of its use. Thus, in the big cities run modern luxury buses, and in small rural areas one can still meet old and dilapidated buses from the previous century.
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Economy roadmap of Italy
According to data for 2016, the olive production in Italy reached record levels, which allowed it to take a leading position in the corresponding rating. Thanks to its favorable location, since ancient times Italy has been actively using all the gifts of the Mediterranean. The Republic is among the top ten countries in the world for catching fish and other seafood, as well as for processing and exporting them, both in the form of fresh carcasses and in the canned form. The state pays special attention to the development of the tourism sector. Italy for several years in a row, occupies a leading position in the ranking of the most visited countries in the world. Last year, more than 60 million people came to the country for vacation. However, according to statistics, a serious economic crisis contributed to the reduction of the tourist inflow and to date only 12% of the Gross National Product comes from the tourism industry. Earlier these indicators reached up to 19%.
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