Capofaro Resort overlooking the sea on Salina in the Aeolian Islands
Salina · Aeolian Islands

Capofaro Resort

A secluded vineyard and lighthouse retreat where sea views, Malvasia and Salina’s slower rhythm shape the stay.

Vineyard estate Panarea and Stromboli views Panoramic pool Food and Malvasia
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Capofaro Resort vineyards overlooking the sea at sunset on Salina
The ExpertoItaly view

Pool mornings and Malvasia evenings above the sea

Wake among Malvasia vines, swim with the sea spread out beyond the pool and linger over dinner as the lighthouse begins its evening work. Capofaro invites you to enjoy Salina at an unhurried pace.

The estate lies between Malfa and Santa Marina, with views towards Panarea and Stromboli. White buildings, garden paths and private terraces sit among the vineyards, giving you quiet corners throughout the day.

We recommend four or five nights for a wine tasting, a boat day and time simply to read, swim and enjoy the gardens.

Combine Capofaro with Palermo, Siracusa or Taormina, or make Salina the focus of a longer island holiday.

Atmosphere

Quiet terraces, garden paths and time together outdoors.

Landscape

Malvasia vineyards, the historic lighthouse and wide Aeolian views.

Food and wine

Malvasia tastings and dinners inspired by island produce.

Combine with

Combine city discoveries with leisurely days on Salina.

Salina hotel choices

Three ways to enjoy Salina

Each of these hotels brings a different side of the island into your stay.

Capofaro Resort

Vineyards and lighthouse views

At Capofaro, spend your days between the pool, your terrace and the vineyards, with outings into Salina’s villages.

For vineyard walks, pool afternoons and terrace evenings.
Enjoying Capofaro

Time for Salina’s sea, food and wine

Enjoy leisurely mornings at the estate, explore a village or winery and return to your terrace as the light changes over the water.

Best for

A stay to share

Private terraces, vineyard walks and dinners overlooking the sea make Capofaro a lovely choice for a honeymoon, anniversary or a quiet holiday together.

  • Food and wine travellers
  • Couples who value privacy and space
  • Pool afternoons and terrace breakfasts
  • Island days after a city break
Main strengths

A vineyard estate above the sea

The lighthouse, vines and wide views give Capofaro its character, with a panoramic pool and gardens to enjoy between outings.

  • Views towards Panarea and Stromboli
  • Malvasia vineyards and wine experiences
  • Panoramic pool and spacious grounds
  • Sira restaurant and terrace drinks
Good to know

Getting around from the estate

Capofaro is outside the principal villages. Use taxis, local buses or arranged transport for exploring and evenings away from the hotel.

  • The hotel does not have direct beach access
  • The partner beach at Lingua is reached by shuttle
  • Tell us about mobility needs so we can check room access and estate paths
  • Reserve tastings and special dinners ahead
Recommended stay

Four or five nights on Salina

Three nights gives you a taste of the island. Four or five leaves time for a wine experience, a village outing, a boat or beach day and afternoons at the estate.

Short break 3 nights
Time to explore 4–5 nights
Longer stay 6–7 nights for a full Salina holiday
Combine with Palermo, Siracusa or Taormina
Rooms and suites

Terraces among the vines and rooms by the lighthouse

Capofaro has 26 rooms and suites: 21 on the main estate and five in the lighthouse building. Book early for the best choice of individual rooms, especially Room 20, Suite 21 or a Faro stay.

Choose by the space and outlook you would enjoy. Classic rooms are compact at 15–20 m², while larger rooms and suites add sitting areas, more generous terraces or the character of the lighthouse.

Superior Room with private terrace at Capofaro Resort on Salina
Your own terrace

Superior Room

A double room with a private entrance and terrace, surrounded by the estate’s sea-and-vineyard landscape.

  • 18–26 m² with a king-size bed
  • Private terrace
  • Up to two guests
  • Sea and vineyard outlooks vary by room
A room for two

We recommend a Superior for couples who would enjoy their own terrace and a comfortable double room between pool time and island outings.

Room 20 with sea-view terrace at Capofaro Resort
Room 20
Suite 21 with large private terrace at Capofaro Resort
Suite 21
Outdoor living

Room 20 and Suite 21

Room 20 offers more indoor space; Suite 21 opens onto a particularly generous terrace for leisurely mornings and evenings outside.

  • Room 20: 31 m², king-size bed and up to two guests
  • Room 20’s terrace looks towards Panarea and Stromboli
  • Suite 21: 24 m² inside and a 65 m² private terrace
  • Suite 21 has a sitting area, with an extra single bed available for a third guest
Choose your terrace

Choose Room 20 for its spacious double and island outlook, or Suite 21 if a large terrace is your favourite place to spend time.

Junior Suite with sitting space at Capofaro Resort
Junior Suite
Suite Anfiteatro overlooking the sea at Capofaro Resort
Suite Anfiteatro
Space to settle in

Junior Suite and Suite Anfiteatro

These suites add a sitting area and terrace, giving you space to read, relax and settle into a longer island stay.

  • Junior Suites have a king-size bed and sitting area
  • An extra single bed can accommodate a third guest
  • Suite Anfiteatro: approximately 40 m² with a sea-view terrace
  • Independent entrances and outdoor space
Suites with a view

We recommend a Junior Suite for extra living space, or Suite Anfiteatro for its position and broad sea outlook.

Superior Faro room in the historic lighthouse building at Capofaro Resort
Superior Faro
Suite Faro in the lighthouse building at Capofaro Resort
Suite Faro
The lighthouse building

Superior Faro and Suite Faro

Stay in the former lighthouse keeper’s building beside the main estate, with individual rooms opening towards the gardens.

  • Superior Faro: approximately 25 m² for two guests
  • Private entrance and garden outlook
  • Suite Faro adds a sitting area and private outdoor space
  • King-size beds and individual lighthouse interiors
Historic surroundings

Choose Faro for the history and atmosphere of this part of the estate. We will explain the exact room, outlook and access when recommending your stay.

Choosing your room

Find your corner of the estate

Classic rooms offer a compact double and terrace. Grand Suite Faro adds a separate lounge area, vaulted ceilings and a spiral staircase within the lighthouse accommodation.

Tell us whether you would prefer a large terrace, a sea view, a sitting area or the lighthouse setting. We will match the room to your plans and any access needs.

Ask us to help choose your room
Life at the hotel

Days shaped by the pool, the vineyards and the changing Aeolian light

Leave room in the day for the estate itself: a swim, a shaded spot with a book and a glass of Malvasia before dinner.

Panoramic swimming pool overlooking the sea at Capofaro Resort
Pool, gardens and quiet hours

A swim with a sea view

The panoramic pool sits among Mediterranean greenery, with loungers and views over the estate. Wander through the gardens and vineyards between swims.

For another kind of pause, book a massage or yoga session, or use the small outdoor fitness area.

An afternoon at the estate

Keep an afternoon free for the pool and your terrace.

Dining room at Capofaro Resort on Salina
Dining at the resort
Sunset over the Malvasia vineyards at Capofaro Resort
Evening over the vineyards
Wine, food and the Aeolian evening

Taste Salina’s wine and island cooking

Walk among the vines with a sommelier and taste Malvasia in the landscape where it grows. Vineyard picnics and wine experiences can be arranged during your stay.

At Sira, produce from the gardens and local fishermen inspires cooking that connects the Aeolian Islands with Salento. Begin the evening with a drink on the terrace, then settle in for dinner.

Island evenings

For a longer stay, add an evening in Malfa or Santa Marina to enjoy more of Salina’s restaurants.

View towards Stromboli from Capofaro Resort on Salina
Sea days and gentle exploration

Boat days, villages and a beach at Lingua

Take a private boat outing around Salina, visit Pollara’s dramatic coast or spend a morning among the cafés and shops of Santa Marina. Lingua adds waterfront meals and time beside the sea.

Walking, sailing, snorkelling and diving can add more active days, with the pool and gardens waiting on your return.

Useful practical note

The estate has no direct sea access. A daily shuttle serves its partner pebble beach at Lingua; ask us about the beach arrangements for your dates.

Location and practical notes

Between Malfa and Santa Marina, above the sea

Capofaro stands among vineyards on Salina’s northern coast, with Panarea and Stromboli across the water and the lighthouse at the edge of the estate.

Arrange transport for dinners and village visits beyond the hotel. The rural setting gives you quiet surroundings, with Salina’s towns a drive away.

The island setting

An estate to enjoy and an island to explore

Spend a morning swimming or tasting wine, then head out for a village lunch or a coastal viewpoint. Return for drinks overlooking the vines.

Malfa, Santa Marina, Lingua and Pollara each offer a different island outing, from restaurants and cafés to striking coastal scenery.

Arrival and departure

Arriving by sea

We can arrange the journey from your arrival airport to Milazzo, a hydrofoil to Santa Marina Salina and the final transfer to Capofaro.

Allow time between road transfers, hydrofoils and flights. We coordinate each stage so the journey has comfortable connection margins.

Nearest villages

Between Malfa and Santa Marina

Malfa has restaurants and village life, while Santa Marina is the main arrival port, with cafés, shops and waterfront places to eat.

Exploring independently

Explore with or without a car

Use local buses, taxis, organised outings and boat services, with the hotel shuttle for its partner beach at Lingua.

For more independence, hire a small vehicle on the island. We can also arrange the principal journeys for a stay without a car.

Transfer-day planning

Plan the final mainland connection

Hydrofoils follow seasonal timetables and sailings can be disrupted by weather. An early flight usually calls for a final night on the mainland.

We can arrange the crossing, onward transfer and next hotel together.

Exploring Salina

Leave time for the island

A week gives you time for villages, vineyards, swimming and walks, with quieter mornings between outings.

Read our guide to Salina and why the island rewards staying
Your Salina holiday

We can arrange your airport transfer, sea crossing, hotel and island experiences as one land-only holiday.

Routes and suggested holidays

Combine Capofaro with Sicily’s cities or another island

Enjoy Salina as a holiday in its own right, pair it with Palermo or add a second Aeolian island for a different coastal landscape.

Coast and sea on Salina in the Aeolian Islands
Suggested holiday

Palermo, Salina and Taormina

Palermo Salina Taormina

Begin with Palermo’s markets, palaces and restaurants, slow down on Salina, then finish among Taormina’s historic streets and sea views.

The linked holiday features Principe di Salina. We can adapt it to include Capofaro for a stay among the vineyards.

Suggested stay

Three or four nights in Palermo, five to seven nights at Capofaro and three or four nights in Taormina.

On Salina

Time for the pool, Malvasia, villages and a boat or beach day.

Explore this Sicily journey
Sunset over the vineyards at Capofaro Resort on Salina
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Palermo and Capofaro

Palermo Capofaro

A two-centre holiday with time to discover Palermo before a longer island stay.

Explore the city’s architecture and food, then settle into vineyard views, sea air and evenings at Capofaro.

Suggested stay

Three or four nights in Palermo followed by five to seven nights at Capofaro.

Enjoy together

A rewarding combination for couples who enjoy food, wine and time to explore each place.

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Lighthouse and sea view from Capofaro Resort on Salina
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Salina and Vulcano

Capofaro Vulcano

Discover two different islands: Salina’s vineyards and villages, followed by Vulcano’s volcanic scenery, rocky coast and spa time.

Allow several nights on each island for swimming and exploring, with one crossing between the stays.

Suggested stay

Five nights at Capofaro followed by three or four nights on Vulcano.

Enjoy together

Wine, sea views and island walks, with time to relax in each hotel.

Explore our Aeolian Islands articles for volcanic landscapes and island holiday ideas Ask us to shape this holiday
Stay a little longer

A week or longer on Salina

Spend seven nights on Salina for a full island holiday, or combine three or four nights in Palermo with a longer Capofaro stay.

We will arrange the onward journey with time for the mainland connection and, where needed, an overnight stay before your flight.


Start planning

Include Capofaro in your holiday

Tell us when you would like to travel and what you would enjoy on Salina. We can arrange a land-only holiday with Capofaro, island experiences and travel between your chosen destinations.

Time for Salina and Sicily

Enjoy Salina on its own or combine it with Sicily’s cities and another island, with time to settle into each place.

Travel and stays arranged together

We can arrange accommodation, transfers, hydrofoils, rail or car hire and experiences together as one land-only holiday.

Personal advice and support

We will help choose your room and remain available for advice and practical support before and during your holiday.


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