island
Salina
The green island — two extinct volcanoes and the archipelago's highest point: Monte Fossa delle Felci, 962 metres of forest.
- Monte Fossa delle Felci
- The bay of Pollara
- Malvasia and capers
Trails on Salina
Beaches
- PollaraSunset
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.
- RinellaFamilies
The fishing hamlet on the south coast, with its black-sand beach and hydrofoil landing: convenient and authentic.
From the guide
FAQ about Salina
Why is Salina called the green island?
It's the only Aeolian with a true forest: the Natural Reserve of the Montagne delle Felci e dei Porri covers the two extinct cones with ferns, chestnut trees and freshwater springs.
Stay in Capo d'Orlando
A base in the centre — and everything else becomes a day trip.
The port for the Aeolians is 45 minutes away, the Nebrodi right behind. Breakfast served early for dawn departures.
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