The pretty little island that's like a mini Sicily but without the crowds or tourists

The beautiful Salina in the Aeolian Islands (Image: Getty) Sicily is renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches, delicious wine and an abundance of ancient ruins, however given the island's worldwide reputation as a holiday hotspot, punters can't complain if there are too many tourists there for their liking. If you're after a taste of Sicilian summer without having to battle for a table or a sun lounger, then why not head to the Aeolian Islands instead? The islands, found just to the north of Sicily, has everything its much larger and more famous neighbour has - minus the hoards of holidaymakers. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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