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You can still descend the steep stone steps at the northwest end of town and swim
across to the beach, or simply admire the spectacular view, with its backdrop of volcanic
cliffs.
TOWN
Rinella
This tiny hamlet on the south coast is Salina's second port, regularly served by hydrofoils
and ferries. Pastel-coloured houses huddle around the waterfront, and there are a couple of
decent swimming spots nearby. If the sandy beach by the village centre gets too cramped,
follow the path to Punta Megna, from where you can access the pebbly Spiaggia Pra
Venezia.
Museo dell'Emigrazione Eoliana
(Emigration Museum; 392 2694313; Palazzo Marchetti, Via Conti, Malfa; 5-8pm Jul-Sep, by appointment Oct-
Jun) This museum in Palazzo Marchetti near the top of Malfa gives visitors a sober-
ing perspective on the scale and effect of emigration from the Aeolian Islands.
MUSEUM
SPA
Salus Per Aquam
(Wellness Center; 090 984 42 22; www.hotelsignum.it ; Via Scalo 15, Malfa; admission €45, treatments extra;
Oct-Mar) Enjoy a revitalising hot-spring soak or a cleansing sweat in a traditional adobe-
walled steam house at Hotel Signum's fabulous spa. The complex includes several stylish
jacuzzis on a pretty flagstoned patio, and blissful spaces where you can immerse your
body in salt crystals, get a massage or pamper yourself with natural essences of citrus,
malvasia and capers.
Wineries
Outside Malfa there are numerous wineries where you can try the local Malvasia wine.
Signposted off the main road, Fenech ( 090 984 40 41; www.fenech.it ; Via Fratelli Mirabilo 41) is an
acclaimed producer; their 2012 Malvasia won awards at five international competitions.
Another important Malvasia is produced at the luxurious Capofaro ( Click here ) resort on
the 13-acre Tasca d'Almerita estate between Malfa and Santa Marina.
WINE TASTING
Boat Tours
Some of the best swimming spots in the area are only accessible by sea, so you'll need to
sign up for a boat tour or hire a boat for yourself. Salina Relax Boats ( 345 216 23 08;
www.salinarelaxboats.com ; Via Roma 86, Santa Marina Salina) offers various tours of Salina and the oth-
BOAT TOUR
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