Travel Tips

Salina is an island to be enjoyed slowly, guided by its natural rhythms, volcanic landscapes, and a culture deeply connected to land and sea. Green, authentic, and welcoming, it is ideal for travelers seeking beauty, silence, genuine flavors, and meaningful encounters.

The best time to visit Salina is from May to October. Spring offers mild temperatures and blooming trails, while summer brings festivals and open-air evenings. September and October provide a more intimate atmosphere, with warm seas and a quieter island.

Salina’s villages each have their own character:

• - Pollara, with its natural amphitheater, is perfect for unforgettable sunsets and cinematic landscapes. Enjoy an aperitif or dinner under the stars at La Locanda del Postino.
• - Malfa is lively and refined, ideal for strolling among shops and cafés; don’t miss a swim at Scario Beach.
• - Santa Marina Salina, the main port, offers restaurants, shops, and sea views.
• - Rinella is quieter and loved for its dark-sand beaches.

Nature lovers will find paradise here, with trails to Monte Fossa delle Felci and Monte dei Porri offering spectacular views of the entire archipelago. Coastal walks are equally breathtaking, especially at sunset.

Salina’s clear waters range from lava cliffs to small beaches. The Balate of Pollara, reachable on foot from La Locanda del Postino, are among the most evocative spots for a sunset swim.

A journey to Salina is inseparable from its cuisine. Be sure to try:

• - Salina capers
  
• - Pane cunzato
  
• - Fresh fish
  
• - Granita and almond-based desserts
• - Malvasia delle Lipari
  
  

The most important travel tip is simple: take your time. Sit in a square, watch the sea, talk with locals, and follow the rhythm of the days shaped by light and wind. Here, beauty does not impose itself—it slowly reveals itself