In Salina, the green heart of the Aeolian Islands, the greek Dydime lush with centuries-old woods and heroic vineyards, Palazzo dei Mercanti offers hospitality in a charming residence with garden that belonged to a 19th-century family of landowners and sea masters. In the South facing hillside, pierced by the fierce sun that makes you squint, the fresh and ancient peace of its walls gives relief to the traveler fascinated by the Mediterranean metaphysics of these islands sculpted by wind and fire.
THE PALACE
In the quiet village of Leni, an old door peeling from time and salt leads to a silent fenced garden, pervaded by the scent of jasmine, on which the three levels of the nineteenth-century building face: the ground floor, once occupied by the wine millstone and the warehouse of the island’s merchandise, is divided into two separate units (Antico Palmento and Casa Gialla), both with kitchen, accommodating up to 2 and 4 guests respectively and overlooking a small porch where you can relax on hot summer days among lemon trees, flowers and Mediterranean essences. A staircase leads upstairs to the manor house with sea view (Dimora dei Mercanti), which can accommodate up to 5 guests and consists of two bedrooms, the ancient mezzanine, two bathrooms, dining room, living room, balcony, double terrace and large Aeolian kitchen with separate access also from outside. All rooms boast period furniture and original details that have been carefully recovered, such as the frescoed ceiling vaults and the floors decorated in nineteenth-century majolica from the kilns of Torre del Greco and Santo Stefano di Camastra. A spiral staircase finally leads to the wonderful rooftop terrace, where, protected by the ancient mass of the Church of San Giuseppe, you can admire the marine horizon and the verdant profile of the twin volcanos of the island while tasting a glass of Malvasia and waiting for the sunset and the rise of the early stars. To let you experience the atmosphere, the nature and the enograstronomic traditions of Salina and the Aeolian Islands as the seasons change, we are open all year round: the three units can be rented individually, sharing the solarium terrace and the garden, or you can reserve Palazzo dei Mercanti for up to 12 guests for exclusive use, as an ideal location for groups of friends or families, celebrative events, business meetings, workshops or for those who simply aspire to enjoy top privacy during their stay.
Dimora dei Mercanti
1st floor / 5p / double bedroom, triple bedroom, 2 bathrooms, living & dining room, kitchen, terrace
shared garden and rootfop terrace
from €120 to €270 per night – long-stay offers for 7+nights
- towel change every 3 days, bed sheet change and room cleaning every week
- air-conditioning and heating
- internet WiFi, TV
- equipped kitchen, dishwasher, oven, freezer, toaster, kettle
- washing machine, ironing board, iron
- body soap and shampoo, hairdryer
- bed linen and towels
Antico Palmento
ground floor / 2p / 1 double bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, patio
shared garden and rootfop terrace
from €80 to €160 per night – long-stay offers for 7+nights
- towel change every 3 days, bed sheet change and room cleaning every week
- internet WiFi, TV
- equipped kitchen, dishwasher, oven, freezer, toaster, kettle
- washing machine, ironing board, iron
- body soap and shampoo, hairdryer
- bed linen and towels
Casa Gialla
ground floor / 4p / 1 double bedroom, 1 room with twin beds, bathroom, kitchen, patio
shared garden and rootfop terrace
from €90 to €190 per night – long-stay offers for 7+nights
- towel change every 3 days, bed sheet change and room cleaning every week
- internet WiFi, TV
- equipped kitchen, dishwasher, oven, freezer, toaster, kettle
- washing machine, ironing board, iron
- body soap and shampoo, hairdryer
- bed linen and towels
Palazzo dei Mercanti
Exclusive use / 11p / 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, living & dining room, 3 kitchens, patio, garden, terrace & rootfop terrace
from €250 to €590 per night – long-stay offers for 7+nights
- towel change every 3 days, bed sheet change and room cleaning every week
- air-conditioning and heating (only in the Dimora dei Mercanti on the first floor)
- internet WiFi, TV
- equipped kitchen, dishwasher, oven, freezer, toaster, kettle
- washing machine, ironing board, iron
- body soap and shampoo, hairdryer
- bed linen and towels
ACCOMODATION
How to arrive
– Salina has 2 ports, the main one is Santa Marina di Salina e the other one is Rinella (this is the most convenient, 5′ taxi ride from the house)
– from Catania Fontanarossa airport: bus (1h45′) to the port of Milazzo > ferry (3h30′) or hydrofoil (1h40′) to Salina
– from Palermo airport: taxi (40′) to the port of Palermo > hydrofoil (2h’) to Salina
– from the port of Naples: ferry (12h) or hydrofoil (5h) to Salina (nb. it’s not a daily service)
– if you do not have your own vehicle, from the port you can reach the house by taxi or rent a scooter/car on the island (book in advance)
– NB: from June to September you are not allowed to disembark with your own vehicle unless you have a reservation of at least 7 nights on the island
Itinerary Val di Noto and Salina
If you wish to design an itinerary that combines your stay in the Noto Valley and in the island of Salina, we can organise a comfortable transfer service that connects our houses in Syracuse and Modica with the port of Milazzo for your embark. Do not hesitate to ask us for any further assistance.
Reception
– you will be personally welcomed from 3pm to 9pm, check-out will be by 10am – late check-in (after 9pm) is available with extra price, late check-out is allowed on request – open all year round
Health, privacy & safety
– accurate end-of-stay cleaning and disinfection of the property
– linen cleaning and disinfection at high temperature
Info & policy
– step-free access not available
– parties are not permitted, smoking is strictly forbidden and pets are not allowed
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