Data Zone
Country/territory: Italy
IBA Criteria met: A4ii, B1iii, B2, C2, C6 (2002)
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Area: 43,408 ha
Site description
An archipelago of small islands and islets, of volcanic origin, in the Tyrrhenian Sea, north of Sicily. The islands are Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Lipari, Vulcano, Panarea, Basiluzzo, Lisca Bianca, and Stromboli. The main habitats are maquis, rocky areas and garrigue. The principal land-uses are agriculture and tourism.
Key biodiversity
An important area for breeding Calonectris diomedea and falcons Falco.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Eolie islands. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 24/03/2023.
