Beaches in the Aeolian Islands
QualeSpiaggia tracks 34 beaches in the Aeolian Islands every day, spread over 4 municipalities. They all face on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Most beaches: Lipari (29), Leni (3) and Malfa (1). From north to south they range from Spiaggia Lunga (Lipari) to Spiaggia dell'Asino (Lipari).
Sea today in the Aeolian Islands →Today's top 10
Spiaggetta degli Zimmari
1.0 m
20 km/h
21°Spiaggetta di Cala junco
1.0 m20 km/h21°Spiaggetta di Drautto
1.0 m20 km/h21°Spiaggia Forgia Vecchia
1.0 m23 km/h19°Spiaggia Fumarole
1.0 m21 km/h21°Spiaggia Scari
1.0 m23 km/h21°Spiaggia Valle Muria
0.9 m22 km/h22°Spiaggia bianca
0.9 m22 km/h21°Spiaggia de La Forbice
0.9 m22 km/h21°Spiaggia del Cannitello
0.9 m24 km/h22°Beaches in the Aeolian Islands in numbers
Lipari: 29 beaches, mostly pebble (55% where the seabed is known). Leni: 3 beaches, mainly facing southwest.
Where we know the seabed (14 of 34 beaches) there are 7 pebble, 4 sandy and 3 rocky. Most are pebble (50%).
Water quality: 29 of 29 beaches with an EEA monitoring point are rated excellent (100%, 2025 season).
The beaches mostly face northeast (7 beaches) and south (6 beaches). 10 of 34 beaches are sheltered from the Mistral (NW): those facing southeast. Municipalities with the most sheltered beaches: Lipari and Santa Marina Salina. With the Sirocco (SE) 3 of 34 beaches are sheltered: those facing northwest. Municipalities with the most sheltered beaches: Lipari.
Today (afternoon) the highest score is 55/100, at Spiaggetta degli Zimmari (Lipari). 0 of 34 beaches are in good or perfect condition today (at least 65/100).
The area includes 4 municipalities: Leni, Lipari, Malfa and Santa Marina Salina. Definition: it.wikipedia.org.
Beach map
Beaches in the Aeolian Islands by municipality
Lipari
| Beach | Province | Seabed | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiaggetta degli Zimmari | Messina | Sand | 55 |
| Spiaggetta di Cala junco | Messina | Pebbles | 55 |
| Spiaggetta di Drautto | Messina | Pebbles | 55 |
| Spiaggia Forgia Vecchia | Messina | 55 | |
| Spiaggia Fumarole | Messina | 55 | |
| Spiaggia Scari | Messina | Sand | 55 |
| Spiaggia Valle Muria | Messina | 55 | |
| Spiaggia bianca | Messina | 55 |
Leni
| Beach | Province | Seabed | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiaggia della Nonna | Messina | Rocks | 55 |
| Spiaggia di Prà Venezia | Messina | 55 | |
| Spiaggia di Rinella | Messina | 55 |
Malfa
| Beach | Province | Seabed | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiaggia dello Scarico | Messina | Pebbles | 43 |
Santa Marina Salina
| Beach | Province | Seabed | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lingua beach | Messina | Rocks | 55 |
Frequently asked questions
How many beaches are there in the Aeolian Islands?
We monitor 34, in 4 municipalities. Municipalities with the most beaches: Lipari (29) and Leni (3).
Where to swim with the Mistral in the Aeolian Islands?
At the beaches facing southeast, where the Mistral blows from inland: there are 10. For example Spiaggetta degli Zimmari, Spiaggetta di Cala junco and Spiaggetta di Drautto.
Where to swim with the Sirocco in the Aeolian Islands?
At the beaches facing northwest, where the Sirocco blows from inland: there are 3. For example Spiaggia Acquacalda, Spiaggia Lunga and Spiaggia delle Sabbie nere.
Which are the sandy beaches in the Aeolian Islands?
There are 4 beaches with a sandy seabed, including Scalo dei Balordi, Spiaggetta degli Zimmari and Spiaggia delle Sabbie nere.
What is the water quality like in the Aeolian Islands?
Excellent at 29 of 29 beaches (100%), according to the EEA classification for the 2025 season.
Where is the sea best today in the Aeolian Islands?
According to today's score (afternoon): Spiaggetta degli Zimmari (55/100), Spiaggetta di Cala junco (55/100) and Spiaggetta di Drautto (55/100).