The House:
The house is surrounded by wild Mediterranean macchia with olive trees and a shaded loggia. Separate, fully equipped kitchen with gas stove, fridge, electricity. Running water in the bathroom; heated only from sun-collectors on the roof. A cistern provides good drinking water. Living room with double bed (190 x140 cm; king size). Sheets and a mosquito net, table with 4 chairs. Hair-dryer. Sleeping den with bunk beds (190 x 80 cm; twin size). Total living area: 60 square meters. Maximum of 4 guests renting the house!

The Location:
Our traditional house high on the mountain is surrounded by a 2000 m2 garden. 350 meters(!) above sea level oriented to the south with a 180° view of the 9 km2 island and touching the natural conservation area. It takes 5 minutes from the village to the house - 600m of mule trail in rather bad condition. Suitcases have to be carried by hand or loaded on mules!
The house is located 15 minutes from the island center with shopping facilities and post office. The coast is in 35 minutes walking distance. A one hour walk brings you to the ghost village on the northern shore or to the prehistoric site Capo Graziano (4000 B.C.) More background you get in reading the awarded book: "The island beyond the moon" e-book
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Price:
Low Season: Swiss Francs 42.- or 32.- Euro per day & person (March, April, May; November and December)
Mid Season: Swiss Francs 58.- or 44.- Euro (June, July and September, October)
High Season: Swiss Francs 75.- or 57.- Euro per day & person (August). Price includes electricity, cooking gas and water. Special monthly rates available.
The house is closed in winter time from December to the end of March!

Deposit:
A deposit of 250.- Euro (400.- Swiss Francs), is due with the contract. It will be fully refunded at the end of your stay if the house is in the same condition. Casa Montepalmieri is a friendly place and safe for single women. There are no poisonous animals around. Children from 4-16 pay half price.

Climate and tourist seasons:
The south of Italy offers an average of 250 days of sunshine per year - excellent for sun lovers. The Mediterranean Sea is a great place to swim in from June to October: 20 - 24 C° or about 70 F° water temperature. Flowers bloom in March/April and again in October/November, the best months for walking, windsurfing.There are very few tourists in in Mai, June, July.
The Italian high season with stylish people "feragosto" starts around july 25th and ends august 20th. Very dry "African" summer days are waiting for the heat lover in July and August - the high season (35° Celsius / 95 F° or more).
In the fall, there is also excellent light for photography. In both spring and fall there may be some storms, so bring a jacket. If you love walking, you will love the island
Please note that there may be water restrictions in dry summers from July to September! Drinking water is guaranteed so.

Some tips:
Take good shoes, a sleeping-bag or your own sheet for extra comfort. A flashlight and a hat are necessary! Biodegradable soap and shampoo to protect the environment. Sheet are available, but they must be washed before departure by Pina (Cost: 15 Euro).
If you dont feel like walking, you can call: Rent-a-scooter in Filicudi / Pecorini at Nino Palermitano's (0039) 0368 743 71 04 & (0039) 090 988 90 77.

What Kind of Folks Will Like This Place?
Lovers of the unique flora and fauna, divers and hikers . Students, pensioners, artists, lovers of ancient Greek cultures, divers, archaeologists, writers looking for a inspiring ancient place.
People who appreciate the remote location and the ambiance of a small wild paradise. People who want to enjoy a 180 degrees panoramic view. People who are at ease walking on rough trails.
There is no radio, television or telephone in our house so it truly is a ecological retreat. (Mobile phones do work.) There are no banking facilities on the island! The closest bank is in Lipari. So bring enough cash in Euro.

Ready for the island?
Please count the number of questions you can answer with YES:

I still feel fine even if ...
... encountering mule-trails in bad condition and for 500 meters not suitable for suitcase tourism.
... I have to take a 15 minutes walk to restaurants and grocery stores.
... a strong storm should force me to leave a day earlier in order to catch the plane.
... I have to conserve the precious "good" water in summer times.

Did you make at least three points?
Congratulations, you will love Filicudi!

 


Literature about Filicudi:
Zoss, Roland "Die Insel hinterm Mond", available in English as PDF-Document
 
Film:
"Il Postino" (The postman), shot on the neighboring island Salina.

Walking a vulcanoe
 

Special Offer every summer from April to September!
For people who would like to spend four months on the island.
Family contacts possible. Some Italian knowledge would be useful.
Special low rate in exchange for daily watering of the garden: Swiss Francs. 19.- or 13.- Euro /day.