The sea of Salina is one of the prides of this island, in fact, for the seventh consecutive year Salina has been awarded the five sails of Legambiente. This chapter aims to provide effective information for those who, wandering around the island, need information on where it is possible to swim, sunbathe or simply relax. The information provided concerns the characteristics of the beaches and the species that can be observed while snorkeling and how to get there.
This is the first beach you come across when you arrive at the port of Santa Marina Salina. It is the ideal place for those who want to take a relaxing swim and at the same time not move too far from the center, or to take a last swim before leaving the island. Starting from the Piazza di Santa Marina, the promenade begins, here the beach begins with medium-sized rounded pebbles and, heading to the left, the beach continues with a plateau of petrified concrete equipped with ladders that make it easy to enter the water. The seabed is characterized by rounded stones, little sand, and the proximity of a breakwater barrier ensures that the water is always calm and therefore ideal for children. In part of this beach, an anti-jellyfish net is positioned in the summer.
PUNTA BARONE BEACH This beach is located at the end of the town, in the direction of Malfa. Starting from the square and walking along the seafront, at the end of the pedestrian walkway, the Barone beach begins, which continues to the Cimitero beach, a medium-sized pebble beach, easily accessible by land from the provincial road. Along this beach there is also a beach resort where, thanks to the presence of sun loungers and umbrellas, it is possible to spend a beautiful day at the beach. In the resort you can also use a bar and restaurant service a few meters from the beach, in the middle of lush vegetation. The resort also has easy access to the beach for the disabled and the elderly. The seabed of this beach is mainly sandy with "spots" of posidonia. While snorkeling it is possible to observe various species of crabs, octopuses, moray eels, weever fish, turbot and comb fish.
Starting from the square, follow the provincial road towards Malfa until you reach the cemetery, located at the end of the town. You can access it via the small path that runs to the right of the cemetery and leads directly to the shoreline. Here you will find a beach of medium/large pebbles that will become less crowded as you go to the left. It is advisable not to continue too far beyond the beach and to stop under the Capo cliff.
Beach that runs along the pedestrian promenade of the seafront. It is a medium-sized pebble beach, the seabed is shallow. Snorkeling allows you to observe various species of organisms typical of shallow waters. The nearby lake (nature reserve) is rich in shrimp and planktonic organisms.
It is accessed through an underground path, and you arrive on a small but pretty beach mixed with sand and pebbles. The seabed is characterized by pebbles and sand, rich in small fish
Once you reach the Lingua seafront, continue to the left until you reach the small pier, immediately after, you will find a not too crowded beach, a mix of sand and small pebbles. The seabed is characterized by pebbles and sand, full of small fish
You can get there by walking along the promenade, at the end of which this beach begins. The beach is characterized by large characteristic rounded boulders. The seabed is made up of stones, algae and posidonia and there is the presence of many fish. It is important to pay attention to the currents which are sometimes modest. In the hamlet of Lingua there is also a beach resort, to get there you have to take the state road until you reach the small square called "del Nero"
It is accessed via a small road that starts from the Punta Scario hotel and goes down until you reach this small but characteristic beach of large stones. It is possible to rent mattresses and umbrellas as well as use a kiosk to eat something or a cool drink. By snorkeling it is possible to observe many species typical of the rocky seabed.
