Experience
At Capofaro, we believe that the most memorable journeys are the ones shaped around you. We offer inspiration: ideas, paths, and possibilities, but every experience is then thoughtfully customised, crafted in dialogue with your desired. Our trusted local partners listen, adapt, and bring their expertise to create tailor-made moments: a private boat escape, a sunset hike, a culinary encounter, or a discovery off the beaten path.
Boat Excursion
Set sail across crystal-clear waters and stop in secluded coves and bays where time seems to pause. Your route will be designed around what inspires you: silence, colours, or the joy of discovering the archipelago's hidden treasures. Image gliding across the water at sunset, gently lulled by the waves as you raise a glass of chilled wine. From the fiery breath of Sciara del Fuoco on Stromboli to the dramatic cliffs of Pollara, framed by Filicudi and Alicudi, and the iconic Faraglioni of Lipari, each route reveals a new vista.
Sailing
Let the wind decide your direction as you glide between islands. The day unfold quietly, marked by the sound of sails, a dip in open sea, and the soft glow of the sun reflecting on the water.
Diving
Descend into a world shaped by fire, lava and centuries of Aeolian mystery. Explore underwater walls, vibrant marine life, and – in select spots – the remains of ancient shipwrecks resting on the seabed or dive between volcanic formations that look sculpted by another world.
Snorkeling
Every island has its own underwater identity. You may float over stretches rich with colourful fish, starfish, and corals, each cove offering a different palette of life. A gentle, irresistible way to discover the Aeolian soul just below the surface.
Fishing
Learn the secret of the sea through the eyes and hands of local fishermen who have known these waters for generations. A genuine encounter with tradition, patience, and the stories carried by the tides.
Trekking
Walk though paths lined with caper plants, wild fennel, and Mediterranean herbs that grow freely under the island sun. Each trail unveils a different facet of the Aeolian identity: ancient mule tracks overlooking the sea, hidden terraces once shaped by farmers, and quite corners where time seems to slow.
E-Bike
Ride along panoramic roads and quite paths that weave between sea cliffs, vineyards, and old villages. Your experience can be fully guided by local experts who reveal hidden corners and stories, or shaped into suggested routes for you to explore freely at your own pace.
Climb a volcano
Aeolian Islands are born of fire, and climbing their volcanoes is an encounter with this energy in its purest form. Stromboli, the iconic active volcano, offers routes that currently reach up to 400 meters – the limit may change depending on ongoing safety regulations. Even at lower altitudes, experiencing its black slopes, the sound of the earth beneath your feet, and the view of the crater’s breath at dush feels profoundly alive.
Vulcano, with its contrasting palette, reveals an entirely different world. You can climb the Gran Cratere, where shades of sulphur glow in bright yellow and golds, or explore the gentler rise of Vulcanello. Though one of the lowest peaks of the archipelago, Vulcano offers some of the most surreal, poetic, and unforgettable views.
Cooking class
Step into a world where simplicity becomes art. Guided by local chefs, you will learn how to transform the freshest ingredients, vegetables from the gardens, herbs picked at sunrise, fish delivered directly from the sea, into traditional Aeolian dishes rich in culture and emotion. Whether kneading dough, preparing caponata, or discovering old family recipes, each moment becomes a celebration of the island’s culinary heritage.
Wine tasting
The Aeolian Islands have a soul made of sun, wind and volcanic soil, and nowhere is this essence clearer than in their wines. A guided tasting will lead you through the iconic Malvasia. Sip while listening to the stories behind each bottle, the families who made them, and landscapes that shaped their flavour.
Local delicacies
Taste the islands as local do. From Slow Food protected capers to sun-dried tomatoes, artisanal cheeses, honey infused with wildflowers, jam made from island fruit, and traditional recipes like pane cunzato and spicchitedda. This experience can be arranged in different forms, from a rustic tasting to an elegant curated selection, always designed around your preferences.
Chef’s signature dinner
A bespoke dining experience curated exclusively for you by Capofaro’s chefs. Here, creativity meets tradition: each dish is crafted using seasonal ingredients from the estate and the island. Whether enjoyed under the stars, on a private terrace, or in a quite corner of the estate, the dinner becomes a sensorial journey, intimate, tailor-made, and utterly unforgettable.
