"Panarea" Isola Panarea by ZenLady34

Isola Panarea Travel Guide: 13 reviews and 42 photos

Few days in Panarea

I was lucky enough to spend five days in Panarea. The island is really smallish (3km x 1,5km?) and there are actually only some cars on the island and no Internet cafe!

But it was a wonderful relaxation holiday for me. Away from everything.

Panarea Church

One has to go from Sicily, either from Milazzo or Messina port to the island. There is also a boat connection from Naples at the mainland to the island.
It was four (?) hours journey from Messina by boat to the island. But really worth it.

Just one tip before you go there: it is expensive over there. Sunlotion was 20euros, when in Sicily the price for that was around 10 euros...

There were no street lights in the evenings... but it was really a romantic island...

One of the main Alleys in Panarea

The taxis, yes there are few taxis, on the island looked to me like golf-cars! One of the vehicles you can see on the photo here.
This is a typical alley on the island, there are not many of those in there.

I could choose this place for my honeymoon as it is so romantic, no hassle and the sea is so warm. Also I just love the harbour of this place. Love watching the fishermen, early in the morning, coming from sea. Loved watching tourists coming and going omboard the connection boat...

Pros and Cons

Pros:really relaxing place, no cars, warm sea water, romantic place
Cons:expensive, no Internet cafe (for checking timetable and flight connections), no streetlights in the evenings
In a nutshell:Lovely getAway-place within Europe

Last visit to Isola Panarea: Sep 2004
Intro Updated Jun 8, 2005
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Harmony in Panarea Favorites (1)

At Panarea one can really block the outside world and just enjoy the moment! My favorite "what to do", besides sun... more travel advice

Maria's apartment outside - Isola Panarea

Apartment stay Hotels (2)

I stayed my whole trip on Maria's apartment. I had a room, bathroom and a big teracce. Every morning I walked down to... more travel advice

Hotel Tesoriero on right here. - Isola Panarea

Center location Hotels (2)

This is a small family run hotel. It is located close to the sea and to the harbour and in the middle of everything. It... more travel advice

Boat from Milazzo to Panarea - Isola Panarea

SNAV boat to Panarea from Sicily Transportation (1)

From Sicily you can get to Panarea by boat either from Messina or Milazzo. The price was around 20 euros and it took... more travel advice

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Written Dec 29, 2004

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A real GetAway place within Europe!

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luckyzen Jan 5, 2006 at 12:37 PM

Hi Zen, just a quick stop over here on your Isola Panarea Page. looks liked you really liked it here..... Thank you for sharing!.......Zen,:)
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BerniShand Nov 27, 2005 at 5:12 AM

it looks wonderful, Id love to go back to Sicily and explore more
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MrBill Mar 3, 2005 at 12:34 AM

I would like to go hiking in Sicilia, but I don't think it will be this year? Still, nice to read your pages and get some ideas of other things to see & do. Thanks. Bill.
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seamus_waldr Jan 11, 2005 at 10:38 AM

You are right, looks lovely ;-)
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MURRA Jan 11, 2005 at 4:29 AM

good fotos of sunny sicily