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* ILoveSalina Search Results    *** Search Filter: "Cruise-Mediterranean"    Mediterranean Cruise Vacations: 2026 & 2027 Itineraries Every Mediterranean cruise itinerary strings together coastlines worth the postcard. Wander ancient cobblestone streets, sunbathe on the magnificent beaches or go on a sea kayaking adventure. Mediterranean Cruises 2026-2028 | Best Med Cruise Deals Book award-winning Mediterranean cruises with Princess. Explore Italy, Greece, Spain and more. Find the best Med cruise deals for 2026-2028 and plan your European escape. Mediterranean Cruises | MSC Cruises Come on board one of our Mediterranean cruises, and immerse yourself in the Greek, Persian, Iberian and Roman cultures, just to mention a few. Discover the popular Mediterranean cuisine where olive oil, wheat, grains, fruits and vegetables are always abundant. Best Cruises to the Mediterranean 2026-2028 - Cruise Critic Find and plan your next cruise to the Mediterranean with cabin price comparison and a variety of departure ports and dates to choose from. Best Mediterranean Cruises | NCL Book a Mediterranean cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line to Rome, Barcelona and the Greek Isles. Explore historic cities and coastal beauty. Start planning today! Mediterranean Cruises: View 2026 & 2027 Itineraries | Celebrity Cruises Let us show you Europe’s most beautiful places in style on a cruise to the Mediterranean with Celebrity. Our 2028–2029 Mediterranean sailings are open, with new ports of call, fresh itineraries, and more ways to experience it all. Mediterranean Cruises – Explore the Mediterranean | Viking® Discover Viking’s enriching Mediterranean cruises. Journey to Italy, Greece, Spain and beyond in Viking comfort. Book your Mediterranean cruise today. 16 Best Mediterranean Cruises - Travel Browse the best Mediterranean cruises, from family-friendly to ultra-luxury. Choose your ideal itinerary — Greek islands, Italy, the Croatian coast, and more. Mediterranean cruises 2026 - 2027 | MSC Cruises Travel with MSC Cruise lines to the best Mediterranean destinations. Enjoy your excursion to Italy, Greek islands, French riviera, Barcelona and more. Mediterranean Cruise – Best Mediterranean Cruise Deals Mediterranean cruises including Western Mediterranean cruises, Greek Cruises and the Eastern Mediterranean Cruises. Visit Cruise.com for complete information your next Mediterranean cruise including itineraries, detailed ship information and exclusive pricing.     Dining & Culinary Highlights in Salina Ristorante Mamma Santina Traditional family-run establishment set on a picturesque terrace, celebrated for fresh seafood and authentic home-style Aeolian recipes. Featured Foods: Signature herb-infused pasta (pasta alle erbe), grilled swordfish, and garden-grown seasonal vegetable antipasti. Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia Restaurant A resort dining destination nestled among Malvasia vineyards, blending gourmet Mediterranean cooking with estate-grown produce. Featured Foods: Seafood crudo, house-made ancient grain breads, local caper preparations, and estate Malvasia dessert wine. La Locanda del Postino Charming dining space offering seaside garden views and traditional regional cuisine focused on raw quality ingredients. Featured Foods: Fresh catch of the day, seasonal Mediterranean vegetables, and Sicilian wines by the glass. Paperò al Glicine Casual, scenic spot in Rinella near the black sand beach, famous across the island for authentic Sicilian granita. Featured Foods: Ricotta granita with brioche, mulberry slush, lemon granita, and coffee slush with cream.   Explore Salina: Map & Highlights Interactive Island Map of Salina, Sicily 📍 Pollara Beach & Cliffs Dramatic volcanic amphitheater and cove famous for sunset views and its starring role in the film Il Postino. 📍 Malfa Village A charming north-coast village surrounded by Malvasia vineyards, boutique wineries, and whitewashed houses. 📍 Santa Marina Salina The primary port town featuring a lively main street lined with boutique shops, cafes, and historic 18th-century churches. 📍 Lingua Salt Lagoon & Lighthouse Home to the ancient Roman salt pan, a scenic coastal lighthouse, and renowned seaside granita shops. 📍 Rinella Black Sand Beach A picturesque southern fishing village featuring a natural black sand bay and underwater volcanic fumaroles nearby.   * ILoveSalina SALINA News        *** News Filter: "Cruise-Mediterranean" Which Cruise Companies Are the Most Fun? Best Companies for Families, Adults, & More  TravelAwaits The best Mediterranean cruises for every type of traveler  The Points Guy The best Royal Caribbean cruises for 2026 for family fun, sunshine and scenery  The Independent P&O Cruises vs. Royal Caribbean U.K.  Cruise Critic ​​What to Pack for a 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise to Spain, France, and Italy  Matador Network Best October Cruises 2025: Fall Foliage to Halloween Cruises  Virgin Voyages 20 of the best Mediterranean cruises for 2026 and beyond  The Times I’ve Been on Over 145 Cruises—These Are the Best Cruise Lines in the World  Reader's Digest Port Of Dover And Carnival Cruise Line Celebrate 18 Years Of Fun As 2025 Season Ends  Port of Dover The Best New Cruises in the World: 2025 Hot List  Condé Nast Traveler   Culture & Traditions of Salina Festa di San Lorenzo (Malfa): An annual August celebration honoring Malfa's patron saint with seaside processions, traditional music, and fireworks over the water. Sagra del Cappero (Festival of the Caper): Held every June in Pollara, celebrating Salina's world-famous salted capers with local culinary tastings, folk dances, and cultural events. Malvasia D.O.C. Winemaking: A centuries-old viticultural heritage of drying sweet Malvasia grapes on straw mats (passito) along terraced volcanic hillsides. Festa della Madonna del Terzito: A deeply spiritual pilgrimage to the Sanctuary in Valdichiesa, drawing islanders across Salina to celebrate the island's protector. Traditional Maritime Gastronomy: Culinary customs centered around fresh seafood, pane cunzato (seasoned island bread), and locally harvested wild herbs passed down through generations.   History of Salina 4th Millennium BCE (Neolithic Era): Early human settlements emerged, driven by the island's fertile volcanic soil and fresh water springs, which made Salina an agricultural hub compared to neighboring islands. 4th–3rd Century BCE (Hellenistic Period): Greeks settled near Santa Marina, establishing agricultural trade and utilizing the island’s natural salt pan (*salina*) at Lingua, which gave the island its modern name. 1st Century BCE – 4th Century CE (Roman Era): Salina flourished under Roman rule as a commercial center for sea salt production, Malvasia wine manufacturing, and maritime trade routes in the Tyrrhenian Sea. 1560s (Arab Pirate Raids & Depopulation): Frequent devastation by Ottoman corsairs, including Barbarossa, temporarily forced inhabitants to abandon coastal villages for safer inland refuges like Valdichiesa. 1867 (Autonomy & Emigration Era): Salina separated administratively from Lipari. Soon after, the late 19th-century phylloxera epidemic devastated local vineyards, triggering mass emigration to Australia and the Americas. 2000 (UNESCO World Heritage Designation): Recognized alongside the other Aeolian Islands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique volcanic landscape and cultural significance.   Archipelago Guide All 7 Aeolian Islands Tap any numbered pointer on the map to see details 1. Lipari Aeolian Castle citadel and Archaeological Museum showcasing deep ancient Mediterranean history. 2. Stromboli Nighttime volcano boat tours to view eruptions down the Sciara del Fuoco slope. 3. Salina Dramatic sunsets at Pollara cove, Malvasia wine tasting, and green twin peaks. 4. Vulcano Natural sulfur mud baths (Baia di Levante) and hiking to the summit of the Great Crater. 5. Panarea Cala Junco bay, prehistoric village remnants, and surrounding uninhabited islets. 6. Salina Prehistoric Capo Graziano, La Canna sea stack pinnacle, and Grotta del Bue Marino cave. 7. Alicudi Unspoiled island tranquility navigated exclusively via stone paths and pack mules.