Salina Island: 2 Nights

2 Nights: Salina

Salina, also called the ‘Garden Island’, is a nature reserve, the location of the 1994 movie ‘Il Postino’ and is known for its delicious Malvasia wine, produced in both red and white varieties. The island is a perfect spot from which to explore the westernmost and least developed islands of Alicudi and Filcudi.

To Do on Salina

• Hike on one of the island’s many trails where you’ll see wild flowers, vineyards, and lemon, caper and olive trees.

• Spend the day at the volcanic black sand Pollara Beach.

• Snorkel in the dark blue waters to see sea urchin and octopus.

• Swim around Perciato di Pollara, a natural stone arch extending from a cliff into the sea.

• Daytrip to the tiny Alicudi and Filicudi islands. These pedestrian-only islands feature rugged beauty, whitewashed houses and now-extinct volcanoes. Heather-covered Alicudi has no roads (donkey trails traverse the island), while green Filicudi boastslovely grottos, (Bue Marino is the most picturesque) and rocky outcrops off the western tip.