Salina is a volcanic island in the Aeolian archipelago, off the coast of Sicily in the Province of Messina. Green, almost rectangular in shape and marked by two inactive volcanoes, it has a quieter character than nearby Lipari, with a landscape of high reliefs, coastal inlets and clear sea.
More than half of the island is protected as a natural reserve, helping preserve an unusually lush environment with hundreds of plant species. Rather than a single historic centre, Salina is made up of three municipalities, with villages set between the coast and the island’s volcanic slopes.
Its identity reaches back to antiquity: archaeological traces on the island are thought to date at least to the 3rd century AD, while its lava-shaped terrain remains the feature that most clearly defines it. Peaceful, green and strongly tied to its Aeolian setting, Salina stands out as an island where volcanic landscape and traditional Sicilian island life feel closely connected.
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