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.

Connections to Filicudi are offered all year round with the other islands of the archipelago and the port of Milazzo, while in the middle and high season it is possible to reach the island from the ports of Palermo, Messina, Reggio Calabria, Vibo Valentia and Naples Mergellina.

The hydrofoil trips are quite short and the departures are always during the day. On board the hydrofoils to Filicudi, passengers have at their disposal a comfortable air-conditioned salon with plenty of seats, toilets and sometimes a small snack bar.

On board the ferries to Filicudi there are armchair or cabin accommodations, plenty of seating in the large air-conditioned lounges, bar and restaurant, children's play areas and accessible outdoor decks. Departures are usually in the evening.

On the crossings to Filicudi it is not allowed to make reservations for the transport of vehicles, there are areas dedicated to pets and also disabled guests or those with reduced mobility can travel without worry and receive the necessary assistance during the trip.