What to do in Salina

The roof of the Aeolians: 962 metres, with fern and chestnut forest accompanying you almost to the summit. The only Aeolian climb you can do in summer without cooking.

The half-crater collapsed into the sea, made famous by Il Postino: you walk down, and the sunset over Filicudi and Alicudi is the most celebrated in the Aeolians.

The fishing hamlet on the south coast, with its black-sand beach and hydrofoil landing: convenient and authentic.

The Aeolians are the reason many people choose this coast. Day trips work — provided you pick the right island and the right timetable.