Salina Island Yacht Charter
The Island of Salina is located within the Tyrrhenian Sea on the northern side of Sicily and facing the southern coastline of the mainland. This old Island of Salina has already been inhabited as far back as the 4th century. Today, Salina is a picturesque island resort that is frequented by luxury yacht charter boats and mainstream tourists.
There are several marinas within the island of Salina, and these include the bustling ports which is located in Santa Maria and in Rinella. Majority of yacht charter aficionados coming from Messina, Palermo and Naples reach the Island of Naples through these ports. The island has had its fair of turbulent volcanic activities, although there hasn’t been any major eruption over the last 10,000 years. Thus, the major attractions of the Island include its post-volcanic activities and an assortment of thermal springs in several locations within the island.
A Vacation on a Luxury Yacht in Salina
The island’s appeal to sailors and other yacht charter enthusiasts is its unspoiled rugged terrain. These natural marvels are the result of a series of volcanic activities that occurred several thousands of years ago. The Island of Salina was actually formed from two volcanoes that are now extinct – the Monte dei Piori and the Monte Fossa delle Felci. The old name of the island – Dydime – which literally means “twins” is in reference to these two dormant volcanoes. On the other hand, the term “Salina” refers to the salt-works that are found on the southeastern portion of the island.
The island of Salina features several bays, and one of them has been converted into a port. Pollara is famous for its pristine beaches and deserted cottages of local fishermen. This is the place in the Island where sailors and tourists congregate to watch the Italian sunset. The island holds the distinction of having the first ever tourist port within the island cluster of Aeolian – the Santa Marina Salina.
Popular Attractions and Important Events in Salina
The Island of Salina is known in luxury yacht charter circuits as the “Green Island” in reference to its natural treasures. The main tourist centres within the Island where yacht charter aficionados gather especially during the summer months are the towns of Malfa, which is located on the northern portion of the Island and Marina, which lies on the Island’s eastern coast.
Popular attractions among sailors and tourists that regularly visit the Island include the salt lake which is located in Lingua and from which the Island’s name was derived, and the Saracen Caves.
The island also boasts of several archaeological landmarks and structures with historical and cultural significance. These include the art galleries in Santa Marina, Malfa and Leni. Another important attraction that you should check out when you are in Salina is the idyllic village of Pollarca, which is set on a location by a bay that was carved by the powerful force of volcanic eruptions that occurred several thousands of years ago.
Salina is indeed the ideal destination for sailors and other yacht charter enthusiasts who want to explore and discover the natural majesty and storied history and culture of Italy.
Charter Yachts in Sicily
There are currently no charter yachts listed in Salina Island — here is the selection from the wider Sicily region, or contact our brokers who will be happy to help you plan a charter here.
Client Testimonials
What our clients say about their charter experience.
An Amazing Experience: My company is VIP Yacht Charter Group where I offer Glatt Kosher Yacht charters. I transitioned from day to term charters and was looking for a company and broker that I could trust. I reached out to Trina and explained to here that I have a client that was looking to do a week Glatt Kosher charter in the South of France. I knew from our initial call that she was the right person to work with. Trina is extremely knowledgeable in the charter world. The Yacht she recommended was Zeemar a 100ft, 5 stateroom beauty, and there couldn't have been a better yacht and crew for this client. Trina went above and beyond to make sure that everything went perfectly from communicating with the client to Captain and even provisioner. She was always available to talk no matter what time it was. I am so grateful to Trina that this charter went way beyond the clients' expectations.
LJ, I have just spoken with the client and his feedback was all very positive. He said this was their best charter in the Bahamas. Captain Chris and his team were brilliant and looked after them beautifully. He felt they saw places they have never seen before, experiences that they’d never had before and that Chris had really understood the brief and that his knowledge of the Bahamas was amazing. In short, they loved it and would like to come back. They have chartered extensively, and this was one of their favourite experiences and their little boy’s favourite yacht (apparently he cried when he left as he’d had such a great time).
Sally, hi, the trip was amazing; we loved LIR. The crew were fantastic, and the chef came up with some fabulous meals. The itinerary was great, and the weather was almost perfect. We loved it so much we would definitely consider a repeat trip, maybe around Sicily, in the future.
Sally, Thank you guys for the most amazing week. Your kindness and expertise made all the difference. Can't wait to come back again! It was an amazing experience. Thank you! The crew were the best people in the world, we will miss them. Thank you for all you’ve done. This truly has been a life-changing week! Filled with so many unforgettable memories, laughs, and so many smiles. I can’t thank you all enough for making this a week to remember! This has been the BEST week of my life. You guys are amazing people; I’m so grateful.
Hi Sally, we had a great time! The crew were fantastic and really went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time. Thank you also for all your organizing and help. Kind regards, S.
The trip was so much fun. A very unique destination that was for sure, and our families really enjoyed it. Quite different than the other trips we have done, but we embraced the remoteness, amazing people, culture, beautiful country, and islands. The boat was top-notch and better than our expectations that is for sure. The crew is very professional, the chef was good, and all took care of us very well. Thank you for all the hard work I appreciate you!
