The salt lake of Lingua

The small salt lake of Lingua, now a protected area, can be considered a real historical find, since it was used as a salt production plant until the 18th century. The hamlet of Lingua is characterised by a wonderful pebble beach that leads to the sea, as well as a beautiful promenade where you c...
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The senses tell Pollara

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The senses tell The salt lake of Lingua

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The ancient production of salt

At the natural lake of Lingua there are the remains of an ancient salt production plant, which is where the island of Salina takes its name (sale is Italian for salt). The most significant testimonies date back to the first Roman imperial age, i.e. to the 1st-2nd century AD, of which the lower par...
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Pollara, between poetry and beauty

Pollara is definitely one of the most fascinating places on the island. [caption id="attachment_17903" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photo of the Bay of Pollara, on the island of Salina, taken from below. The bay of Pollara is formed by a semi-circular cordon of mountains, which form a depres...
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Salina, the green island with twin mountains

Salina is the second largest and most populated Aeolian Island. As always happens within the archipelago, this island is completely different from the others, showing unique characteristics that make it a world apart. In fact, Salina is made up of two mountains, Monte Fossa delle Felci and Monte dei...
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