The owners of this charming house on Salina refer to the village of Pollara as "Shangri-la." They are not exaggerating. A wonderful place and the house (comprised of 4 units, one of which they reside in) is completely charming and tasteful. It was restored by the owner Franco, an artist and retired architect, and his wife Orietta, with respect and a refined eye. The house, the town and the island are a calm, dreamy oasis in a crazy world. If you want a quiet escape and are self-sufficient—taking the every-half-hour bus to shop, hike or eat in the other towns (or ready to brave the windy cliff edge roads on the scooter) this is the place to go.