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IN COLLABORATION WITH ITALY SEGRETA
The Mediterranean comes to life through the work of artist Ben Arpea, whose paintings for Acqua di Parma celebrate the vibrant atmosphere and the slow pace of a Mediterranean holiday. A visual ode to the “Arte di Vivere”. Discover the original artwork on view at Parlapiano space in Casa Acqua di Parma, 205 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris.
Cesare Falletti di Villafalletto has been coming to Panarea every summer of his life. A little Peter Pan, a little Poseidon, he spends the entire season on the island, living mostly at sea. For him, Panarea is “a bit like Neverland”—a place where time stretches, shoes come off, and the rhythm is dictated by sun, salt, and sea.
Cesare is a Roman entrepreneur whose connection to Panarea is lifelong and visceral. He lives barefoot, aboard his boat Master, taking day trips to nearby coves like Basiluzzo and Dattilo. His days revolve around sea swims, card games, aperitivi at sunset, and dinners shared among childhood friends. A local in spirit, he reminds us that to love Panarea means to love it with your “feet in the dirt—not just your eyes on the view.”
Panarea’s only beach. Reach it by foot or golf cart—formerly old apette with bolted seats. As kids, they’d hitch free rides, chased by drivers shouting, “Get off!”
A local boat builder who crafts just one wooden boat per year. If you rent one of his, consider yourself lucky—and look out for the shipyard.
The day begins with granita al pistacchio e gelso at Bar del Porto—an island ritual. Sweet, cold, and vivid, it’s the fuel for a long day spent at sea.
More than a hotel or restaurant, Raya is a Panarea icon. A place for sunset aperitivi, barefoot parties, and star-studded memories.
Pick up couscous, caponata, and other local bites here before heading to sea. The rosticceria fuels Cesare’s boat lunches.
Two rocky islets off Panarea, ideal for dipping into the sea without venturing too far. Cesare calls them the perfect day escape when staying local.
Known for its warm welcome and soulful cooking. Go for involtini di spada, caponata, or the signature chocolate eggplant dessert: melanzane al cioccolato.
Located in Salina, this bay formed from a collapsed volcanic crater and offers dramatic cliffs, shallow waters, and unforgettable sunsets. A scene straight out of Il Postino.
A gathering point for boat parties and teenage memories. Cesare recalls dancing here at sea, surrounded by a flotilla of friends.
Take a boat to the Sciara del Fuoco, the ravine where lava flows into the sea. Stromboli erupts every 10–20 minutes, and at night you can see molten debris cascade down into the water. Pair the trip with aperitivo in Ginostra and dinner at Ristorante da Zurro.
A family-run gem with 13 tables and a terrace overlooking Stromboli. Classic Aeolian seafood at lunch, experimental at dinner—amberjack with lemon ice cream, beet risotto with tuna and mint, and more.
Da Alfredo in Salina is famous for "pane cunzato," a Sicilian sandwich. Try the tonno affumicato and pasta con le sarde. Finish with mora di vulcano and pistacchio granita.
Zurro's restaurant in Stromboli, owned by Filippo Utano, offers a rustic yet refined dining experience. Try the Pietre di Mare and spaghetti alla strombolana, made with fresh, local seafood.
An homage to the wild myrtle fruit and rugged landscape of Panarea's volcanic fields, Mirto di Panarea La Riserva is an intense and multi-nuanced fragrance from an eight-week maceration process where rich myrtle and lavender essences interweave with the resinous warmth of myrrh and labdanum.
