Aeolian Islands

The Aeolian Islands (, , , , Aiolides Nisoi) are a volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily, named after the demigod of the winds Aeolus. The locals residing on the islands are known as Aeolians . The Aeolian Islands are a popular tourist destination in the summer, and attract up to 200,000 visitors annually.