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Magic
Island Walks
Our Walking Days!
New! All year round Saturday walks in Italian for small groups.
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A
walk on the wild side of the Aeolian island of Filicudi
In 1997 three quarters of
the 9.5 km2 island was turned into a Conservation Area. The Aeolian archipelago
became a "World Heritage" area.
The number of lovers of this unspoiled jewel in the
Mediterranean Sea with its 4000 years-old Greek-Roman
history is increasing steadily.
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Roland
Zoss - novelist and botanist on Filicudi - offering tours
in Spring and Fall to some hidden, magical places of the island.
He also shows you around in his sub-tropical botanical garden,
with his knowledge of 20 years of how to realize a dream.
Live the poetry of the film IL POSTINO (which has been shot
on these islands) in reality! See some of the many migratory
birds that take a rest in this bird sanctuary on their trips
between Africa and Europe.
The
Excursion
starts in Valdichiesa, leading on old trails into the Natural
Reservation. High above the populated part of the island,
in the shade of an old St.John's tree we learn more about
those who created this garden of Eden - and why they left
for the USA and Australia.
400 feet above sea level we reach the top, the long extinct
volcano, from where we enjoy the superb panorama.
Sitting in the sunset we look out for the boat which brought
Ulysses and his men to this mythological place -some thousand
years ago.
On our way back, we have a look at a sculpturer's artwork.
Our three-hour-walk ends with the visit of a Filicudi family.
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What
is Being Offered?
Information on
• Botanics
(old Olive trees, healing herbs, etc.)
• Animals (from
the Gecko to the endemic Eleanor Falcon),
•
History (4000 years of civilization and current local daily life).
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When
Do the Walks Take Place?
In spring and fall. Every Monday (rain date: Thursday).
There are also all year round Saturday walks in Italian
for pre-booked groups (see below).
Meeting Point: At the Cupola (chapel) at the end of
the street to Valdichiesa.
Departure 10 a.m. // Return around 1:30 p.m.
Languages: English, German, French, Italian
Price: 43.- Swiss Francs. or 28.- Euros per person (4 to 8 persons). Group
rates for bigger groups on request (see below).
Who
Can Participate?
People 10 or older in average shape. Please do wear good hiking boots since
some trails ar rocky and slippery! A minimum of 4 participants per tour is necessary.
Maximum of 15 to 20 people. The length of the walk is 3.75 miles (6 kilometers).
Difference in altitude: 330 feet (100 meters).
Be sure to bring plenty of drinking water, as well as a hat! Approximate duration
of the trip: 3 1/2 hours.
Special
Prices and Arrangements for Groups up to 20 People on Request:
For example: Lunch walk for Andy tourists on Filicudi (bring
your own lunch): Arrival in Filicudi. 9:15 a.m. The taxi from
the harbor up to Valdichiesa is free.
Departure for the walk: 10 a.m. Return 1:30 p.m.
Lunch in a restaurant on Rocca di Ciavole is possible as is a visit on your own
of Capo Graziano. Leaving Filicudi with Aliscaph/Ship:
4 p.m. Arrival in Lipari around 5 p.m.
Longer
and more difficult excursions to the top of the island (4
hours); a 2-hour-easy-walk to the ghost village of Zuccho
Grande; and a wilderness trip to Siccagni (6 hours) can be
organized with local guides.
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and programs may change. © 2002
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