The Aeolian Islands, to the north-east of mainland Sicily, include Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Panarea, Basiluzzo, Filicudi and Alicudi. These are volcanic islands: Stromboli is currently an active volcano.The islands are protected as natural reserve and are listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.

The Aegadian Islands are off the northwest coast of Sicily. Favignana is the biggest one, and is very close to Trapani’s coast. Levanzo and Marettimo are also inhabited, while the small Formica and Maraone are not. Aegadian Islands are protected as natural reserve.

Pelagian Islands are three small islands (Lampedusa, Lampione and Linosa), located south of Sicily, between Malta and Tunisia. The islands are actually closer to Africa than to Italy. The movie “Respiro” by Emanuele Crialese has been made in Lampedusa.

Pantelleria is located 100 km southwest of Sicily, very close to Tunisia.