{"id":3530,"date":"2026-06-22T14:55:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T12:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/salina-the-greenest-of-the-aeolian-islands\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T20:02:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T18:02:43","slug":"salina","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/places\/salina\/","title":{"rendered":"Salina: The Greenest of the Aeolian Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ts-wxbar\"><div class=\"ts-wx ts-wx--ph\" data-ts-ort=\"lipari\" data-ts-fc=\"\" data-ts-titel=\"\"><span class=\"ts-wx__loading\">Wetter wird geladen \u2026<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"ts-verdict\"><strong>In short:<\/strong> <strong>Salina<\/strong> is the greenest and most fertile of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/aeolian-islands\/\">Aeolian Islands<\/a>, shaped by two extinct volcanic cones \u2013 including the archipelago&#8217;s highest peak (962 m). As the only island with its own freshwater spring, it&#8217;s considered a quieter, more upscale counterpart to the busier Lipari. Known for Malvasia wine, capers and the film village of Pollara.<\/p>\n<h2>Quick-Facts<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ts-facts\">\n<li><strong>Type:<\/strong> Aeolian Island, green and hiker-friendly<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Aeolian Islands, Province of Messina<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3\u20134 days for peace and quiet, hiking and a boat trip<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Monte Fossa delle Felci, Pollara, Malvasia &amp; capers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Getting there:<\/strong> hydrofoil\/ferry from Milazzo, very short from Lipari<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best time:<\/strong> May\/June and September\/October<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who is Salina suited for?<\/h2>\n<table class=\"ts-decision-matrix\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Traveler type<\/th>\n<th>Good fit<\/th>\n<th>Limitations<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Hiking &amp; nature<\/td>\n<td>the archipelago&#8217;s best hike, the greenest island<\/td>\n<td>hilly, villages are spread far apart<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Food &amp; quiet<\/td>\n<td>Malvasia wine, capers, upscale cuisine<\/td>\n<td>tends toward higher prices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Couples<\/td>\n<td>romantic, quiet, beautiful sunsets<\/td>\n<td>little nightlife<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pure beach holiday<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>no sandy beaches, mostly black shingle\/rock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>What to see &amp; do<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monte Fossa delle Felci (962 m)<\/strong> \u2013 usually climbed from Valdichiesa, with panoramic views over the whole archipelago.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pollara<\/strong> \u2013 a tiny fishing village inside a crater that has half collapsed into the sea, filming location of &#8220;Il Postino&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Malvasia &amp; capers<\/strong> \u2013 together with Pantelleria, Salina supplies much of Italy&#8217;s capers; caper festival in Malfa.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lingua<\/strong> \u2013 a quiet village with a salt lagoon and small lighthouse.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Santa Marina Salina &amp; Malfa<\/strong> \u2013 the main village and an elegant village.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Getting there &amp; transport<\/h2>\n<p>Salina is reached by hydrofoil (Liberty Lines, passengers only) or car ferry (Siremar) from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/places\/milazzo\/\">Milazzo<\/a>; from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/places\/lipari\/\">Lipari<\/a> the crossing is very short (about 20\u201330 min) \u2013 ideal for island-hopping. On the island, buses connect the villages; renting a scooter or car is worthwhile since the villages are spread far apart. Check timetables in advance; hydrofoils are cancelled in rough seas.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ts-faq\">\n<details class=\"ts-faq__item\">\n<summary>Which Aeolian Island is the greenest?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ts-faq__a\">\n<p>Salina \u2013 the only one with a freshwater spring, largely under nature protection, with the archipelago&#8217;s highest peak (962 m).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"ts-faq__item\">\n<summary>Where was &#8220;Il Postino&#8221; filmed?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ts-faq__a\">\n<p>In Pollara on Salina, a fishing village inside a half-submerged volcanic crater.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"ts-faq__item\">\n<summary>How do you get to Salina?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ts-faq__a\">\n<p>By hydrofoil or ferry from Milazzo, or a short hop from Lipari (about 20\u201330 min); check timetables in advance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"ts-faq__item\">\n<summary>What is Salina known for culinarily?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ts-faq__a\">\n<p>For Malvasia wine and capers; together with Pantelleria, the island supplies much of Italy&#8217;s capers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ts-offer\">\n<h3>Island-hopping with Salina<\/h3>\n<p>We combine Salina with Lipari, Vulcano and Stromboli into a well-matched island tour and book accommodation and crossings for you. Just send us a no-obligation travel request.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ts-offer__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/reise-anfragen\/\">Request your trip now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Good to know<\/h2>\n<p>Ferry and hydrofoil timetables and prices are time-dependent and weather-related \u2013 please check before you travel and plan in buffer time before return flights. <em>As of: June 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Province of Messina\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/provinz-messina\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Salina\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/salina\/\"}]},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Salina\",\"description\":\"Salina, the greenest of the Aeolian Islands: two volcanic cones, Malvasia wine and capers, hiking, Pollara (Il Postino). 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