Il Brigantino
Locality
Filicudi, Aeolian islands, Messina
Zone
Island
Sleeps
6
Bathrooms
2
Features
Typical Aeolian house with stunning sea view
Ideal for
Who loves the enchanting atmosphere of Filicudi
Description
Deep rose-pink-washed walls, lush terraces, and stunning views over the sea to the other islands of the Aeolian archipelago make Il Brigantino a special place. A typical Aeolian house, it has been recently restored, with many original features retained. The beautifully furnished rooms open onto cool terraces sheltered by bamboo canopies, a distinctive feature of island architecture. Il Brigantino is divided into two independent floors accessible by different staircases. The mild climate makes Il Brigantino a pleasant to stay all the year around, enjoying the pristine vegetation and the easy-going life of this quiet little island. The sea is simply marvellous and popular with divers who come to explore the many ancient shipwrecks.
Surroundings
Filicudi is a small island, and we advise you not to bring a car. Other scooters may be rented on site. Motor boats can be rented in the island for tours around the island.
The Aeolian islands derive their name from Aeolus, the Greek god of the winds who, according to Homer, had his kingdom here. It is an archipelago full of contrasts and surprises.
There are active volcanoes, bizarre rocky islets and coastlines thrown up by volcanic explosions and sculpted by wind and sea, as well as luxurious vegetation, prehistoric villages and, on display in the prestigious Museo Eoliano on Lipari, many archaeological treasures.
The Aeolian islands have strong traditions and ways of life. Many people fish, if not for a living, at least for the family table, and have small holding where they grow fruit and vegetables. In autumn grapes and olives are harvested – again, mostly for family consumption, although there are prestigious wine makers on Salina – while the main commercial crop is the caper, a flower bud preserved under salt, which is harvested in May and June.
The Aeolians are kind and warm people and they will receive you with full heart.
Spring arrives early on FILICUDI, when the island can seem to explode with multicoloured flowers. This is a perfect time to explore the island on foot, along narrow mountain paths, where donkeys are still the main means of transport.
Capers and vineyards, olive and carob trees give a strong character to the landscape, which is dominated by craggy red rocks.
The sea can change from green to blue to violet. Perhaps the most striking natural phenomena is La Canna, a 70 meter high phallic rock surrounded by splashing waves.
The lack of lights on the island makes Filicudi is the perfect place to skywatch at night.
The Aeolian islands derive their name from Aeolus, the Greek god of the winds who, according to Homer, had his kingdom here. It is an archipelago full of contrasts and surprises.
There are active volcanoes, bizarre rocky islets and coastlines thrown up by volcanic explosions and sculpted by wind and sea, as well as luxurious vegetation, prehistoric villages and, on display in the prestigious Museo Eoliano on Lipari, many archaeological treasures.
The Aeolian islands have strong traditions and ways of life. Many people fish, if not for a living, at least for the family table, and have small holding where they grow fruit and vegetables. In autumn grapes and olives are harvested – again, mostly for family consumption, although there are prestigious wine makers on Salina – while the main commercial crop is the caper, a flower bud preserved under salt, which is harvested in May and June.
The Aeolians are kind and warm people and they will receive you with full heart.
Spring arrives early on FILICUDI, when the island can seem to explode with multicoloured flowers. This is a perfect time to explore the island on foot, along narrow mountain paths, where donkeys are still the main means of transport.
Capers and vineyards, olive and carob trees give a strong character to the landscape, which is dominated by craggy red rocks.
The sea can change from green to blue to violet. Perhaps the most striking natural phenomena is La Canna, a 70 meter high phallic rock surrounded by splashing waves.
The lack of lights on the island makes Filicudi is the perfect place to skywatch at night.
Distances
From Milazzo (the nearest harbor to the Aeolian islands, on the north coast of Sicily): you can reach Filicudi by ferry or hydrofoil. There are several trips a day all the year around.
From Reggio Calabria and Messina: there are several hydrofoil trips a day all the year around, with some stops in the other islands.
From Napoli (change in Salina or Lipari): By ferry, with Siremar, twice a week in the winter and up to 6 trips in the summer; by hydrofoil, Ustica Lines, once or twice a day, only in the summer (10 June/20 Sept.), stopping in Lipari.
From Palermo: Hydrofoils Ustica Lines, all the year around, with a trip every two days in the winter and two trips every day in the summer.
From Reggio Calabria and Messina: there are several hydrofoil trips a day all the year around, with some stops in the other islands.
From Napoli (change in Salina or Lipari): By ferry, with Siremar, twice a week in the winter and up to 6 trips in the summer; by hydrofoil, Ustica Lines, once or twice a day, only in the summer (10 June/20 Sept.), stopping in Lipari.
From Palermo: Hydrofoils Ustica Lines, all the year around, with a trip every two days in the winter and two trips every day in the summer.
Details
The villa is on two floors
Lower floor:
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Living room with sofa bed
Dining room
Small fully-fitted kitchen
Bathroom with shower
2 Terraces
Small garden with outside shower
External garden
Laundry room
Upper floor:
Double bedroom
Bathroom with shower
Panoramic terrace
two beds can be added in a mezzanine - in this case the price will be increase by 10%
Lower floor:
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Living room with sofa bed
Dining room
Small fully-fitted kitchen
Bathroom with shower
2 Terraces
Small garden with outside shower
External garden
Laundry room
Upper floor:
Double bedroom
Bathroom with shower
Panoramic terrace
two beds can be added in a mezzanine - in this case the price will be increase by 10%
Good to know
Higs: 2 independent floors accessible by different entrances, recently restored, Quiet and beautiful location
Lows: The bathroom in the first floor is accessible only through the twin room or through the external entrance. A moped is at free disposal of the guests.
Lows: The bathroom in the first floor is accessible only through the twin room or through the external entrance. A moped is at free disposal of the guests.
