Panarea

Panarea
Island
Aerial view of Panarea from the southeast
Panarea Location in Italy
Coordinates: 38°38′15″N 15°04′00″E / 38.63750°N 15.06667°E / 38.63750; 15.06667
Country	Italy
Province	Messina
Comune	Lipari
Area
• Total	3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
Elevation	421 m (1,381 ft)
Population
• Total	280
• Density	82/km2 (210/sq mi)

Panarea (Italian pronunciation: [panaˈrɛːa]; Sicilian: Panarìa) is the smallest of the seven inhabited Aeolian Islands, a volcanic island chain in north of Sicily, southern Italy. It is a frazione of the comune of Lipari. There are currently about 280 residents living on the island year-round; however the population increases dramatically in summer with the influx of tourists especially during the months of July and August. In recent years, the island has become known internationally for its celebrity visitors.