Ferries Salina

Salina is the second largest island of the Aeolian archipelago and is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the northern coast of Sicily. It owes its name to a small lake in the village of S. Marina, from which salt was extracted.

Salina is the most fertile and watery island of the archipelago and owes its development mainly to the cultivation and production of capers and noble grapes from which the "Malvasia delle Lipari" is obtained, a sweet and liqueur wine that has been highly appreciated for centuries.

Today tourism is the main economic resource of the island. Numerous are the tourists who take reach this small paradise during the summer months to benefit from the maximum relaxation, and a land rich in a lush nature and a crystal clear sea. In the 80's the nature reserve "Le Montagne delle Felci e dei Porri" was created, where you can admire local wildlife and flourishing vegetation.

Liberty Lines, Snav, Alilauro and Siremar are the shipping companies that offer connections to Salina (ports of Salina Santa Marina and Salina Rinella) on board comfortable ferries or fast and modern hydrofoils.

During the summer months it is possible to reach the island of Salina from the ports of Palermo, Messina, Reggio Calabria, Vibo Valentia, Sapri, Salerno and Naples Mergellina, while throughout the year there are connections to Salina from the port of Milazzo.

On the ferries to Salina, passengers can settle in the comfortable armchairs in the air-conditioned lounges and enjoy excellent services such as bar and catering services, children's games and accessible outdoor decks. Ferries usually depart in the evening and there is also the possibility of staying overnight in comfortable cabins with exclusive access.

On board the hydrofoils to Salina you will find only essential services: toilets, a salon with comfortable seating and a snack bar. The hydrofoils always depart during the day, the duration varies depending on the chosen route, but the crossings are always quite short.

Guests with disabilities receive assistance during the trip and suitable facilities are provided for them. Pets are welcome on crossings to Salina. Unfortunately, it is not possible to make a reservation to board your vehicle.