Gianluca’s place is in the heart of the beautiful island of Salina. If you are lucky enough to stay with him you will experience life here more fully than at any tourist hotel or private air bnb.
I generally choose air bnb that are private rather than shared spaces. Gianluca’s place is the best Airbnb I’ve ever been. And I came back this year because of Gianluca- fun kind great cook smart well travelled fluent in English and Italian - lovely guy. And the opportunity to experience the beauty of his porch amidst his vineyards with view of sea and church on the volcano. And the flowers, birds, goats, sounds of traditional life, stars.
I didn’t think it could get better than last year but I was wrong! His partner Manuela is similarly wonderful. I appreciated our talks about life on the island and her incredible cooking and glowing smile. She is a trained sommelier and together they make some wonderful
Wine and capers.
I recommend a bottle- or case- of their sweet malvesia and some capers as a memory of a fantastic stay.