What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Aeolian Islands
Salina is an island shaped by lava in an almost rectangular shape, offering breathtaking views, beautiful coasts, beautiful coves and a crystalline sea.
Salina is a green island, famous for the Nature Reserve which occupies more than half of its territory and for the suggestive naturalistic itineraries it offers.
Salina is divided into three municipalities, Santa Marina to the south, the main port of the island, Malfa to the north and Leni to the southwest. Characteristic are the villages of Lingua, Pollara and Rinella.
Salina is the island of Malvasia, a sweet and aromatic wine.
What is the best time to visit Salina?
Salina can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Salina during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
Rinella Beach in Salina
Church of Immaculate Conception in Salina
Telegraphic Observatory of Salina
Church of San Lorenzo a Salina
Aeolian Museum of Emigration in Salina
Praiola Beach in Salina
Scario Beach in Salina
Prehistoric Village of Portella in Salina
Arch of Punta Perciato in Salina
Biscotto Lingua in Salina
Pollara Village in Salina
Porri Mount in Salina
Borgo Santa Marina in Salina
Sanctuary of Madonna del Terzito in Salina
Church of Sant’Anna in Salina
Malfa Village in Salina
Lingua Nature Reserve in Salina
Roman Bridge in Salina
Museum of the Sea and Salt in Salina
Saracen Caves in Salina
Balate of Pollara in Salina
Fossa delle Felci Mount in Salina
Santa Marina Church in Salina
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Salina
Carnival in Salina
Feb 2025
Feast of San Giuseppe in Salina
March 2025
Easter in Salina
Apr 2025
Feast of San Giuseppe in Leni, Salina
May 2025
Feast of S. Onofrio in Salina
Jun 2025
Feast of Santa Maria di Salina
Jul 2025
Feast of the Madonna del Terzito in Salina
Jul 2025
Feast of San Bartolomeo in Salina
Aug 2025
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Salina
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
