Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVII

2 8 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I A s difficult as it may be to fathom, the seven volcanic outcrops known as the Aeolian Islands off the coast of Italy were formed a million years ago. And the seventh of these, Stromboli, is still on the boil. Fire, air, earth and water: Stromboli is where you can experience all of the elements at once. After a boat voyage to the tiny island across the cobalt blue Tyrrhenian, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea, your feet touch upon the coast, and it’s almost as if you can feel the earth’s very heartbeat beneath the black sand beach. Welcome to Stromboli. This ancient island-volcano has mesmerised mankind for many thousands of years. According to The Odyssey, its rugged slopes were home to the Greek God Aeolus, ruler of the winds, for whom the seven islands were named. The characteristic conical shape of this unique wonder can be recognised frommiles afar, emerging from the waves of the sea. The always-active volcano occasionally rumbles into a display of natural fireworks of indescribable beauty. Life here has maintained a connection with nature that is rare to find nowadays. This is where those who have nothing to hide can come to hide. Life on Stromboli takes place mostly outdoors. The views are breathtaking, the geometric lines are pure, the quality of life is exquisite. And it is there that, immersed within the island’s wild beauty, discreetly nestled off one of the town’s quiet streets, lies one of the world’s most glamorous properties. With private access to the beach, this home has Stromboli: Where Ancient Mystery Meets Modern Style