Within the halls of a superbly renovated early 1900 villa is set the hotel L’Ariana Isole Eolie | UNA Esperienze, laid on cliff above the turquoise sea of the lovely village of Rinella in Salina, Aeolian Islands. 15 guest rooms decorated with charme and functionality, featuring all comforts, will contribute to a magic stay. Wide terraces a windows reveal panoramic views over the islands of Lipari, Vulcano, Filicudi reaching the beautiful Sicilian coast and the snowy peak of Mount Etna. A lovely little beach adjacent the hotel will provide a perfect spot for a relaxing swim in the sea up to the rock Ariana, legends tells she was a mermaid charming the sailors with her beautiful voice.

The Restaurant and lounge bar "La Grotta", with their terraces overlooking the sea, are perfect locations for a formal event or an intimate moment to spend with the people we love. A mesmerizing immersion in its culinary and wine tasting tradition. A professional and proactive service will welcome you with the friendly hospitality and will be ready to fulfill your requests, the right ingredient for a perfect stay.

ROOMS & SUITES
Decorated with charme and functionality the 15 rooms feature all the elements required to create a comfortable and unique stay: air conditioning, minibar, smoke alarm, free high speed wifi connection, Satellite HD TV, digital security code safe. Bathroom is furnished with shower, hair dryer, complimentary set and slippers.

DINING
With 3000 years of history and tradition, from the first Greek settlers to the latest cultivation techniques Salina is the paradise of gastronomy and wine tasting. The restaurant and lounge bar “La Grotta” present a multisensory experience, offering a balanced blending of tradition and innovation and a choice of ingredients apt to promote and valorize local products. The panoramic sea view appreciated from the restaurant hall is the perfect frame for a romantic dinner, a business meal or a happy and informal moment to spend with friends and loved ones.

Among the seven islands that are part of the Aeolian archipelago, Salina is considered the Green Island because of its lush vegetation growing on its slope. The Monte Fossa delle Felci e Monte dei Porri nature reserve offers more than 20 nature trails that reveal stunning views and allow you to discover the wild side of this wonderful island. From the mountaintop of Monte Fossa delle Felci, the highest point of the whole archipelago, it is possible to look at the islands, while the sunset creates fascinating light effects. You can have strolls and hike the area while spotting animals and plants typical of Salina and visit places yet unseen.

Since 1000 B.C., the first Greek settlers coming from Corinth appreciated the fertile land of this island, as it is the only one in the whole archipelago to have groundwater. Since then, for thousands of years, wine production has been a key element of economic and social development. The vineyards scattered in small areas taken away from the steep volcanic slopes are an exclusive feature that distinguishes it. The result of tradition, development and, above all, love for this land is a wine characterised by all the scents and flavours of the island. Going to the winery and having wine-tasting sessions will give you the chance to experience the unique emotions that the art of “making wine” gives, and will allow you to learn about the local story and traditions, the pride of this little community.