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Overview

The island of Salina is composed of six volcanoes. The oldest ones can be located at Pizzo di Corvo, Monte Rivi and close to Capo Faro, although these are barely recognisable from a morphological point of view, while the volcano-layer of Monte Fossa delle Felci and Monte dei Porri are almost perfectly preserved.

The people are known as Eolian. Almost every house on Salina has views of the sea. Many older Eolian people still speak an Eolian dialect.

An interesting feature of Salina is the salt lake in Lingua, where at once time sea salt was produced, hence the name Salina. In the 18th century the ruins of a typical Imperial Roman villa were noted here but have since sunk into the ground.

On the slopes of the Fossa, several Roman tombs have been excavated. A path from Santa Marina leads to the summit of the mountain (about two hours’ climbing) from where on a clear day you can see not only all of the Aeolian Islands but also Sicily, Mount Etna and Reggio Calabria.

Things to do

Salina offers many unforgettable sights – the high, solemn cliffs, the characteristic diving platforms, the charming beaches and the villages with their typical white houses along the seafront or on the hillsides.

The island offers much in the way of peace, quiet and friendliness. The population increases significantly during the summer tourist season. There are various hotels, B&Bs and private holiday rental houses/rooms. There is an abundance of piazzas with restaurants and cafes. There are banks, ATMs, post offices, supermarkets, gift shops and rental services of cars, motorbikes and boats. Ships and hydrofoils to the island call at Santa Marina (the main port) and Rinella. All villages on the island are connected by winding roads.