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Things to Do  

Round Tour

Round Tour, Isola Salina

 marco2005 Says:  Round TourFirst thing to know, is that is NOT possible to make a round tour of Salina.Because of geomorphology.There is a main road on the east side, where is Santa Maria (where likely you arrive by ferry). The road go on the northern side to Malfa. From here there is a... 

Pollara

Pollara, Isola Salina

 marco2005 Says:  Pollara is a little village, hanged on a cliff. It lay in the crater of an ancient volcano, which broke in half and tumbled deep the sea.Under the village there is an access to the sea, where once were the boats of the fishermans.(see the others pic) 

santa marina,main harbour!

santa marina,main harbour!, Isola Salina

 cbeaujean Says:  ferries to salina arrive in this harbour,the main one.aliscafi,express boats for passengers only,arrive here too,but also in rinella...a good idea is to land in santa marina and leave in rinella.so,you'll follow the sun the whole day to arrive at sunset and enjoy your... 

pollara,a village and a volcano....

pollara,a village and a volcano...., Isola Salina

 cbeaujean Says:  pollara,a volcano cut in two parts;west part felt in the sea.pollara,also name of the delightful small village,on seaside.you'll find here the most famous vineyards of "malvasia",...julius caesar came and fetched malvasia wine by boats ,here,to drink it in roma!.on the top,... 

Hotels  

signum: your love nest....

signum: your love nest...., Isola Salina

 cbeaujean Says:  old deserted houses renovated in a delightful small hotel....16 rooms great views....absolute stillness... 

Restaurants  

Il Delfino................: The best place to eat!!!!

Il Delfino................: The best place to eat!!!!, Isola Salina

 ruthbaldwin212 Says:  Il Delfino is the loviest restaurant on the island! Lisa, the chef & owner is an exquisite cook! She comes from a long line of chefs and her food is truly homemade cooking! You will not be disappointed. Real food. Real people. Her brother, Carmelo, has a restaurant next door... 

Transportation  

Ferry boat and high season

Ferry boat and high season, Isola Salina

 marco2005 Says:  If you are planning to visit Salina island with your motorcycle, you need to take care at the ferry service.(take also a look at my tip on limited access to the tourist vehicles)I was travelling there with my Vespa scooter, so I never minded about to book the ferry, and I... 

Local Customs  

pollara,where was made the film "il postino"

pollara,where was made the film "il postino", Isola Salina

 cbeaujean Says:  in pollara,you'll find the pink house where stays pablo neruda (alias philippe noiret) in the film "il postino" 

Off The Beaten Path  

leni, white village between malfa and rinella...

leni, white village between malfa and rinella..., Isola Salina

 cbeaujean Says:  200m highnear "fossa delle felci" (=col of ferns) 962m.a lot of forest paths...great,well indicated by signs. 

Favorites  

salina,view from lipari (quatropani,chiesa vecchia

salina,view from lipari (quatropani,chiesa vecchia, Isola Salina

 cbeaujean Says:  from left to right:rinella-lingua (saltmarches)-santa marina 

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 in pollara,you'll find the pink house where stays pablo neruda (alias philippe noiret) in the film "il postino" 

 

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for most of sicilian ,the nicest aeolian island...

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 for its two volcanic peaks... today,"salina" for saltarmarches ,formerly working in the village of lingua.... 

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Salina

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 Another gem of Eolie Islands. 

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Salina

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Isola Salina. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Malfa

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