Malfa is one of the best bases on Salina. It has restaurants, small shops, local life and good access to the rest of the island, while still feeling calm. From La Malandrina, you are close to the village centre and within reach of Scario Beach, one of the island’s best-known swimming spots.
Salina is made for mixing sea, food and light activity. You can spend time around Pollara, visit Lingua for the lake and seafront, or explore Santa Marina, Rinella and the smaller roads between the island’s villages. The island is also known for its capers and Malvasia wine, so food and wine are not side details here — they are part of the place.
For walking, Monte Fossa delle Felci is the main reference. It is the highest point in the Aeolian Islands and gives a wilder, greener view of Salina. Monte dei Porri is another volcanic landmark, and the island’s paths are best explored early or outside the hottest hours.
Boat days are a major reason to come. Frangimare’s private boat, La Corsara, can be arranged for transfers or tailor-made trips around Salina and the wider Aeolian Islands. You can explore Pollara from the sea, swim in coves difficult to reach by land, or plan longer excursions to Panarea, Stromboli, Lipari, Vulcano, Alicudi, or Filicudi.
Getting to Salina takes a little planning, but it is part of the island experience. The most common route is to fly to Catania, travel to Milazzo, then take a hydrofoil to Santa Marina Salina. In high season, there are also direct hydrofoils from Palermo and connections from Reggio Calabria or Naples, depending on the season. From Santa Marina or Rinella, Malfa is about 7 km away and can be reached by taxi or local bus.
