Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian Islands; it is also the better equipped under the touristic point of view.
The ancient name of the island was Meligunis, Greek word meaning "sweet", due to its mild climate.
The center of the village is situated between Marina Lunga and Marina Corta and its heart is the castle, the old bishop palace and the Cathedral. Lipari counts about 9000 inhabitants living in the suburbs of Pianoconte, Acquacalda, Quattropani, Canneto, Lami, Pirrera, in addition to Volcano, Stromboli, Panarea, Alicudi and Filicudi islands, hamlets of Lipari.