Alicudi was known in the past as Ericusa, due to the overwhelming abundance of the “Erica” plant.  Even today, this plant continues to characterize the steep slopes of the extinct volcano and the inaccessible valleys.  The east-facing houses are found primarily midway up the Volcano.  Recently, there have been restoration of old, beautiful villas along the beach. There are no motor vehicles on Alicudi, except in emergencies and only in the vicinity of the wharf.  Today, as in the past, pack animals are used for transportation and are common throughout the island.  The extraordinary natural beauty of Alicudi is enhanced by the characteristic Aeolian constructions, which are connected to each other by mule trails.  When vacationing in Alicudi you absolutely cannot pass the opportunity of a boat tour of the island.  The periphery of the island is about 6 miles, which makes a nice one hour tour in a traditional Aeolian fishing boat

The perfect equilibrium of sun, water, and land at Alicudi exudes harmony and peace, with the absence of automobiles guaranteed.  Also, due to the limited number of available rooms there are not crowds of vacationers on Alicudi.  The island is recommended for those interested in snorkelling and scuba diving with underwater scenery of incomparable beauty.  Particularly interesting is the point of “Malo Passo” with crystal clear coastal waters around 10 meters depth. 

There are sites to see everywhere in Alicudi!

It is quick and easy to reach the island of Alicudi from the Sicilian coast, particularly from Palermo, Cefalù, Capo d’Orlando, Patti and Milazzo, which are the primary ports connecting Sicily to the Aeolian Islands.