We were picked up at Rinella port as arranged by Maria's husband Carlo and immediately very graciously received in the garden. Our hosts both speak excellent French, in which they informed us about all kinds of local opportunities. In the evening they invited us again for Malvasia. The apartment was exactly as described, spacious and fully equipped. In particular, the kitchen and library are amply provided.

The village Leni is an ideal base for exploring Salina, especially for hiking, since many of the marked trails begin nearby and you can easily reach the Rinella beaches by the direct footpath starting opposite the Municipio. Leni is still a real village barely touched by tourism, with a supermarket, bakery, tavola calda and high-class restaurants nearby. The main busline also stops at the nearby piazza.