Things to do in Panarea
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Bronze Age Village
Head south to Punta Milazzese, about a 30-minute walk past a couple of beaches, to see the Bronze Age Village, made up of 23 huts, which was discovered in 1948. It is reckoned that the headland here was inhabited as far back as the 14th century BC, while pottery found at the site shows distinctly Minoan influences, lending credence to the theory that there were ties between the islanders and the Cretans. The artefacts found here are on display in the Museo Archeologico Eoliano on Lipari.
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Amphibia
Contact Amphibia to hire scuba gear for diving in the islands around Panarea. Crossing the narrow channel from the islet of Bottaro (actually nothing more than a protruding rock) to Lisca Bianca, you will notice there is a small white beach on Lisca Bianca's southern side. Proceed left past the beach and continue around the sharp point of the island. Here, at a depth of perhaps 40m or 50m, you will find the wreck of an old English ship that sank in the 19th century.
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Da Francesco
This place overlooking the dock offers 12 pleasant rooms, some with sea-view terraces, for a fraction of the price you’d pay elsewhere on Panarea. Meals in the attached restaurant are also excellent value at €25 to €30.
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Spiaggia Fumarola
Follow the signposts for Spiaggia Fumarola, an isolated spot and a perfect place for a quiet swim, except in July and August, of course, when the ringing of mobile phones is incessant.
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Trattoria da Pina
Just up from the harbour, tables spill out onto a large covered terrace at this family-run restaurant. It attracts a good crowd in season and is definitely worth a try.
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Trattoria da Paolino
Top quality, home-style Aeolian specialities are served on Paolino’s pretty terrace, a 10-minute walk north from the harbour.
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Tesoriero Roberto
Tesoriero Roberto offers all kinds of boat rentals (per day from €65 to €150).
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Nautilus
Nautilus offers all kinds of boat rentals (per day from €65 to €150).
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