No other house in Salina has such a stunning position as Casa Arturo. The house, rustic and simple in its furniture, boasts a panoramic terrace that offers a privileged view of the sea, of the beach of Punta Scario and of its 'faraglioni’.
Casa Arturo stands alone along the only path that leads to the beach of Punta Scario. The village of Malfa, with its shops, restaurants and cafe is within walking distance.
The house consists of 2 floors (tot. 90 m2) and has two entrances. A living room with a dining table, a bathroom with shower and a basic kitchen are on the ground floor.
An internal stairway leads to the first floor and onto two double bedrooms both with sea view. Please note that the access to the second bedroom is via the first bedroom and that the ceiling is low (2 meters).
Salina is the greenest and perhaps the most beautiful of the seven Aeolian Islands, and offers restaurants, beaches, villages and an authentic island life. Salina can be reached by ferry and hydrofoil from Sicily, Naples or Reggio Calabria. Milazzo (40 km west of Messina) is the main departure point for the Aeolian Islands. Ferries and hydrofoils leave daily and stop in several islands. It takes 1hr 30 minutes to reach Salina by hydrofoil and 3hr 40 minutes by ferry. In Salina ferries arrive in the harbours of Rinella or Santa Marina di Salina. Cars and mopeds can be rented here. It is possible to book a transfer with into Sicily from the harbour to the house (25 euro) and then rent a moped in Malfa. Please note that ferries are not always departing in the evening. Therefore we advice guests to book a flight that arrive early in Sicily or the day before the rental starts. The updated timetable is available on the website of the carriers companies.
Salina is home to a wide variety caves and submerged volcanic craters. It is the most fertile of the Aeolian Islands and famous for its capers and the sweet Malvasia wine. The island is not as crowded as Lipari or Volcano and less fashionable than Panarea, but boasts beautiful landscapes, excellent restaurants and shops. A bus service connects the villages and the most beautiful sites on the island. Cars and mopeds are available for rent in the main villages. There are excellent opportunities for walking. For example to Capofaro (lighthouse) that is set on the north coast of Salina and boasts stunning views of Panarea and Stromboli (on a clear night it can be possible to see its eruptions). The inactive volcanoes Monte Fossa delle Felci and Monte dei Porri gave the island its original Greek name 'Didyme' (meaning twins) The conical mountains are 965 and 860 metres high and provide excellent walking.