Destination wedding in Salina
Green, quiet and covered in caper flowers and Malvasia vines.
Region
Aeolian Islands
Best months
June and September. The caper flowers open in late May and June, which is spectacular for outdoor ceremonies.
Getting there
Hydrofoil from Milazzo or connection via Lipari. The island is small and roads are narrow, so transport is by minibus. Guest numbers are naturally limited by accommodation, which keeps weddings here intimate.
Getting married in Salina
Salina is the green island of the Aeolians: two extinct volcanic cones, terraced vineyards of Malvasia, caper fields and small harbours. It is calmer and more elegant than Lipari, and it has become the favourite Aeolian island for intimate destination weddings.
The image people remember is Pollara, the collapsed crater with a beach at the bottom where Il Postino was filmed, glowing orange in the last twenty minutes of light.
Venues and locations I use in Salina
- Pollara — the crater beach and its cliffs for the couple session
- Boutique hotels in Malfa and Santa Marina with sea terraces
- Malvasia wineries with terraces above the vineyards
- Chiesa di Madonna del Terzito in Valdichiesa for religious ceremonies
- Private villas with panoramic pools
Frequently asked questions
How many guests fit on Salina?
Typically thirty to seventy. The island's charm is exactly that it cannot host a large crowd.
Is Pollara accessible with a wedding dress?
The cliff terraces above the beach are easy; going down to the water requires a steep path, so we plan it only if you want it.
Nearby wedding destinations
Aeolian Islands
Lipari
The main island of the Aeolians, a UNESCO archipelago in the Tyrrhenian.
Aeolian Islands
Panarea
Whitewashed houses, bougainvillea and the most glamorous island of the south.
North East
Milazzo
A castle on a headland and the gateway to the Aeolian Islands.
Tyrrhenian Coast
Cefalù
A Norman cathedral, a fishing village and a beach in the same frame.