We had a flight to Catania and drove all the way down to Milazzo with a rented car. The fairy was really nice and the people - they don't speak english or german - try to help you every time. We reached Lipari in the night. Alessandro was waiting for us with his own car and guided us to the house. After a short explanation we were alone and had a wonderful and amazing view over the city and the sea. Lipari is wonderful. Small streets, nice cocktails and a lot of nice people. Without a car it is a little hard to get to the city or to the nice beaches. Just wonderful. Really recommend it in september. Not to warm and not to touristic.