Photo Gallery:
Filicudi
Filicudi is the second most westerly island of the Aeolian Island chain and is covered with lush
ferns, from which it derives its name.
The highest point is Monte delle Felci, which has an altitude of 774 metres. The island has three main villages -
Pecorini, Valdichiesa and Filicudi Porto. The scenic peninsula of Cape Graziano extends off the southeastern corner
of the island. Archeological evidence reveals that Filicudi was inhabited from at least 1300BCE [the Bronze
Age].
The local fishing industry is located at the base of the mountain at Filicudi Porto, where my grandmother's family
ran their fishing business for generations before emigrating to Australia.
Filicudi, along with the other Aeolian Islands, is now a popular tourist destination and offers first class
accommodation, hiking trips to the mountain peaks and boating excursions around the island.
[Photos courtesy of David F. Gallagher:]

Cape Graziano from hiking trail
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View from hiking trail
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Filcudi's rugged coastline, often rising at a 90 degree angle from the sea, offers a variety of beautiful inlets
and caves:
[Photos courtesy of Justin Rubinstein:]

Surrounding waters
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La Canna, Filicudi's most famous obelisk
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La Canna from a distance
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Approaching the caves
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Cave mouth
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Cave mouth - closer view
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View of the neighboring islands
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Neighboring islands
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Mandile Family Photo
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