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Practical info — Aeolian Salina

🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

  • Rent a scooter in Santa Marina to explore, as buses are infrequent.
  • Hike Monte Fossa delle Felci early morning to avoid the heat.
  • Aperitivo with Malvasia wine at sunset in Malfa is a local must.
  • Visit the viewpoint over Pollara bay at sunset for scenes famous from the movie Il Postino.

🍽 Food

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Pane cunzatu

Find this seasoned bread in a seaside cafe in Lingua.

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Capers of Salina

Try them in local pasta sauces at restaurants in Malfa.

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Malvasia wine

Visit a local cellar near Capo Faro for a tasting.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Salted Capers

Buy them in local grocers in Santa Marina or Malfa.

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Malvasia delle Lipari

Purchase a bottle of this dessert wine directly from a local vineyard.

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Santuario della Madonna del Terzito

A peaceful sanctuary in the valley between the twin volcanic peaks.

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Rinella beach

A quieter, darker volcanic sand beach away from the main crowds.

Salina is the emerald-green heart of the Aeolian archipelago, standing out from its more arid neighbors. The island is formed by two extinct volcanoes, Monte Fossa delle Felci and Monte dei Porri, which gave it the ancient name 'Didyme' (the twins). Salina is an agricultural center; it produces Italy's best capers and Malvasia grapes, used for the famous 'Malvasia delle Lipari' dessert wine. A highlight for film fans is Pollara, a natural rock amphitheater where scenes from the movie 'The Postman' (Il Postino) were filmed. Unlike Lipari or Panarea, Salina has a quieter, nature-oriented atmosphere. There are three municipalities: Santa Marina, Malfa, and Leni, each with its own charm. Beaches like Lingua are often pebbly but captivate with deep blue water. In Lingua, one must try 'Pane Cunzato' at Alfredo's. The island is handy for hikers wishing to explore trails through dense fern forests to the volcanic peaks. Salina is accessible by ferry from Milazzo, Messina, or Naples and provides an excellent blend of indulgence, nature, and relaxation.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Oct.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °C131314161923262724211815
Rain mm99857558282414217487104106

Geography

Population
797
Coordinates
38.56472, 14.83889

Facts

  • Two volcanic peaks (Didyme)
  • Greenest island of the archipelago
  • Home of Malvasia wine
  • Famous for large capers
  • Filming location of 'Il Postino'
  • Fossa delle Felci Nature Reserve
  • Three independent municipalities
  • Freshwater lake at Lingua

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Sights in the town Aeolian Salina (11)

La Caveia🎭 culture

A cultural center in a converted cave on Salina island.

Spiaggia della Nonna🎡 recreation

Black volcanic sand beach on the coast of Salina.

Santuario Madonna del Terzito⛪ religious

Sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady on a hill on Salina island.

Spiaggia di Rinella🎡 recreation

Spiaggia di Rinella is a well-known black sand beach situated on the island of Aeolian Salina.

Spiaggia di Prà Venezia🎡 recreation

Small pebble cove with clear water near Lingua on Salina.

Chiesa di San Gaetano⛪ religious

San Gaetano church in the village of Lingua on Salina island.

Monte dei Porri🌿 nature

Monte dei Porri is an extinct volcanic peak that shapes the dramatic landscape of Aeolian Salina.

Monte Fossa delle Felci🌿 nature

Monte Fossa delle Felci is an extinct volcano, the highest peak on the island of Salina in the Aeolian Islands.

View of Monte del Porri🌿 nature

This location provides an impressive viewpoint to observe the Monte del Porri in Aeolian Salina.

Museo eoliano dell'emigrazione🏛 museum

Museum of Aeolian emigration in Salina, documenting islanders' diaspora.

🕒 Mo-Su 09:00-13:00🆓

Chiesa dell’Immacolata⛪ religious

Immacolata church in the town of Malfa on Salina.

Frequently asked questions

What is special about Salina?
It is the greenest of the Aeolian Islands, famous for capers and Malvasia wine.
Which famous movie was filmed here?
Parts of the movie 'The Postman' (Il Postino) were filmed in the bay of Pollara.
Are there volcanoes on Salina?
The island has two distinctive extinct volcanic cones, excellent for hiking.
How to get around the island?
There is a good bus service, but many people rent a scooter or a small car.
Which is the main port?
Santa Marina Salina is the main port and the bustling center of the island.
Aeolian Salina: where is it located?
Aeolian Salina is located in Italy.
Aeolian Salina: what is there to see?
Highlights include La Caveia, Spiaggia della Nonna, Santuario Madonna del Terzito.
Aeolian Salina: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Oct.
Aeolian Salina: why is it worth visiting?
Salina is the emerald-green heart of the Aeolian archipelago, standing out from its more arid neighbors.
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