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Independent home. built in the traditional aeolian style mid XIX century and largely refurbished on 2011. A wide garden with fig and orange trees.flowers and many olive trees surrounds the house.Three double bed rooms . with its toilets-shower each. are available. Air conditionning equips one bed room as well as the confortable living room. embelllished by a pleasant fireplace. The living may host. if need arises. two more guests.Facing south-east an exceptional view on the islands of Lipari.Vulcano. Panarea and Stromboli is offered. Further away.with clear weather.Mount Etna and the Sicilian coast can be spotted at the horizon.Placed at 100 meters above the sea-level. on the slopes of the ancient volcanic cone Fossa delle felci. at the edge of the homonymous natural reserve. the mansion and its wide terrace enjoy a pleasent micro-climate. refreshed during summertime by the marine breeze.The reserve and the volcanic slopes might be explored thanks to the extended net of foot-paths.originating nearby . Taking them for a stroll during spring months. particularly May. offers the opportunity to discover the huge flora and botanic wealth of the island with its many and surprising endemics.The natural reserve extends also beyond seashores where the nosy explorer.with mask and flippers might discover the intense submarine life hidden by the Posidonia oceanica seaweed prairy in the surroundings of Punta Lingua.By the way the Scuba diving school. the compressed air- refill device and the boat renting facilities. can satisfy the most demanding sports fan.The beach. the village of Lingua. restaurants and shopping facilities. together with the Bus stop are at some 500 meters downway from the Countess manor wich is connected by a motorable road. The Island can be reached by ferry and hydrofoils from Naples or Milazzo on the Sicilian coast .Hydrofoils connect also Palermo during summer months. Salina’s main Harbour is Santa Marina. at about two km. From Lingua.

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