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The breathtaking and beautiful island of Salina takes its name from "saline" because of the salty deposits that are found in and around the island. Its more ancient name was Didyme (mountains twins) deriving from its twin volcanic peaks: Mountain Porri (870 meters high) and the mountain Fossa delle Felci (969 meters), the higher peak of the Aeolian Island. With a diameter of nearly 27 km, the island is second in size only to Lipari. Its territory is subdivided in three communes: Santa Marina, that includes the small village of Lingua, where much of the above-mentioned salt was found; Malfa, which includes the villages of Capo Faro, Capo Gramigniazzi and Pollara; and finally Leni, which is made up the hamlets of Valdichiesa and Rinella. Most of the island is green and consists of an exceptional natural reserve.
The agriculture is mainly comprised of vineyards and capers; there is also alot of wild vegetation which makes up a large part of the island's natural beauty. |
| By | Line / Type / Location | Exit / Stop / Distance | | Airports | 
| Catania CTA | 150 km |  | | Reggio Calabria REG | 60 km |
| | Highways | 
| A20 Messina-Palermo | 25 km |
| | Ferry | 
| Milazzo-S.Maria Salina | 0,8 km |
| | Ferry | 
| Milazzo-Salina | 0,8 km |
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It is possible to get to Salina during all times of the year from Naples, Messina, Reggio Calabria, Palermo and Cefalù with a ferry operated by SIREMAR or USTICA LINES.
The nearest airports are Catania, Reggio Calabria and Palermo.
It's possible to take a taxi from any of these airports to the main water ports where you can connect with the ferries.
There is also helicopter service available to Salina from all of the above-mentioned airports.
When you arrive on the island, there are taxis or a public bus, available at the port to take you on the 10 minute ride to Hotel Signum. |
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