Getting to the Aeolian Islands::
Salina can be reached by ferry and hydrofoil from Sicily, Naples or Reggio Calabria. Milazzo (40 km west of Messina) is the main departure point for the Aeolian Islands. Ferries and hydrofoils leave daily and stop in several islands. It takes 1hr 30 minutes to reach Salina by hydrofoil (with Ustica Lines) and 3hr 40 minutes by ferry. In Salina ferries arrive in the harbours of Rinella or Santa Marina di Salina. Cars and mopeds can be rented here. It is possible to book a transfer with into Sicily from the harbour to the house (25 euro) and then rent a moped in Malfa. Please note that ferries are not always departing in the evening. Therefore we advice guests to book a flight that arrive early in Sicily or the day before the rental starts. The updated timetable is available on the website of the carriers companies.
(To know the website, please, do not hesitate to contact the owner).
About Salina:
Salina is home to a wide variety caves and submerged volcanic craters. Salina is the most fertile of the Aeolian Islands and famous for its capers and the sweet Malvasia wine. Salina is not as crowded as Lipari or Volcano and less fashionable then Panarea, but boasts beautiful nature, excellent restaurants and shops. A bus service connects the villages and the most beautiful sites on the island. Cars and mopeds are available for rent in the main villages. There are excellent opportunities for walking. For example to Capofaro (lighthouse) that is set on the north coast of Salina and boasts stunning views of Panarea and Stromboli (on a clear night it can be possible to see its eruptions). The inactive volcanoes Monte Fossa delle Felci and Monte dei Porri gave the island its original Greek name 'Didyme' (meaning twins) The conical mountains are 965 and 860 metres high and provide excellent walking.
Guestbook:
'Casa Arturo was AMAZING! Truly an unique and lovely spot. I would only have good things to share with future guests there. I LOVED it!'
B. Bukowski
'We found Casa Arturo in Salina a very special place to stay and a lovely island with friendly people. The villa was clean and functional and its setting outstanding. Simon was helpful and took some time to visit us and highlight the places of interest on Salina. Salina was easy to get around and far less stressful than Sicily, all the transfers worked great. We found Malfa was the best town on the island with a mix of everything we needed without being to touristy.'
P. Whitehorn
'I just wanted to tell you that we had a wonderful stay at the charming Casa Arturo. The house and the location were perfect. We would most definitely like to return for a longer stay sometime in the future.'
E. Harwell
Other Activities:
perfect base for exploring the other Aeolian Islands
Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website:
