Unique, pure, romantic and peacefull, all words that fit in to our stay at this wonderful place on Alicudi. The Island makes you feel like a guest rather than a tourist. Because there are just two bars, of which one bar has a good restaurant and one hotel (avoid that restaurant!), we ate at a fisherman (Silvio), and the super talented wife of Pino, sitting at long tables together with others. The food was excellent! We were even invited by people of the island to have dinner or a drink. We fell in love with the Alicudi because it is simply a very special place. And Alvise's place is one decoraded with taste, everything was beautiful and fitted very well to the location. In my opninion this is the luxury people need nowadays, a bit of isolation, tranquility, an amazing view, fresh fish, e sky full of stars, fresh air, nice people, back to basics because it's the simple things of nature that count and make us feel reborn. Also the equipment for snorkeling availabe in the house was a plus. I still regret I did not make a painting of the island with the available paint and paper in the house although I was very inspired! Thanks so much to Michaela, her daughter and Alvise!