The Aeolian Islands are located off the northeastern coast of Sicily, Italy, in the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is a part of the Mediterranean Sea. The Aeolian Islands are a volcanic archipelago; the seven volcanic islands in the group are Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Panarea, Filicudi, and Alicudi. The Italian Islands are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and are famous for their black sand beaches.