The Coast of Northern Sicily

Have breakfast at the hotel, then ask the reception to call a taxi to take you to Valdichiesa Church, in the middle of Salina Island.

Valdichiesa is the valley between Salina's two mountains, planted with Malvasia vines.
From Valdichiesa Church or Santuario della Madonna del Terzito, you've got a good hike to the peak of Monte Fossa delle Felci.

Congratulations, you made it to the highest point on Salina Island! Take in the amazing view from the top, have a rest, then make your way downhill.

Back at Valdichiesa church, it's time to get a taxi that will take you south to Rinella.

Rinella, on the island's south shore, is at the very bottom of a tremendously twisting, steep road. It boasts clean water, a popular beach, and the island's only campground, thus attracting a considerable crowd during the summer, despite its generally secluded character.
This little town with pastel-colored homes serves as Salina's second port.
Your ferry leaves at 12.20 from Rinella and arrives at 14.10 in Milazzo. The trip lasts 1h 50m.
Check schedule and book tickets here.

Back in Porto di Milazzo, go by foot to the nearby restaurant Settiti & Mancia.

You're at a fish restaurant right next to the harbor so you can be sure both the fish and the seafood are as fresh as they come. Plus, they'll be cooked to perfection or served raw in the most appetizing fashion.
Settiti & Mancia is open every day except Tuesday from 12 to 3.30 pm, then from 7 to 11.30 pm.
Book your table in advance: +39 391 135 1789

Beautiful Cefalù is located on a spit of land between the sea and a massive promontory towering above.
In the past, the little fishing town wanted to protect itself against storms so it built large defensive stone walls. Since it locked its doors to the sea, present-day resorts are located on each side of the town, but not inside it, allowing Cefalù to keep its medieval flavor.
Trivia: This ancient town's squares, streets, and churches are so picture-perfect that filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore opted to stage scenes of his beloved film Cinema Paradiso in Cefalù.

After a rough voyage, Norman King Roger II sought refuge on Cefalù’s safe beach. In gratitude, he commissioned the cathedral here.
Apart from the huge, fortress-like facade, with twin towers joined by double arches, the Cefalù Duomo also boasts the earliest and best preserved Sicilian church mosaics, dating from 1148.
The Cefalù Cathedral is open daily, from 8 m to 12.45 pm, then from 3.50 to 5.45 pm. Start your visit inside because you don't have a lot of time until it closes for the day.

Visit this 17th-century fortress Bastione di Capo Marchiafava for spectacular sea views over the center of Cefalù. People go here to watch the sunset or to soak up some rays on a nice afternoon, as the place is open all the time.

Have dinner at the Tristcele Restaurant before making your way back to Palermo. Savor authentic Sicilian food, with a menu focused on seafood dishes.
Triscele Restaurant is open every day except on Monday, from 12 to 3 pm, then from 7 to 11 pm.
Book your table in advance: +39 0921 921571

Pick up the car and continue to Palermo.