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				It is the archipelago's most 
				Western island, the ancient name of Ericusa is due to the rich 
				vegetation which covers the island. 
				
				  
				Alicudi is a roundish cone, 
				the top of which is the Filo dell'Arpa peak, and it has a 5.2 km 
				square area. 
				
				  
				The inhabitants, Alicudari 
				are 140 in number and all live off the only populated centre, 
				Alicudi port. 
				
				  
				From an archeological point 
				of view, Alicudi has a lot more to be explored. 
				
				  
				Today you can still see the 
				spectacular colony of Hawks that live on the Western coastline. 
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