S. Marina Salina

Inside the stately homes of the families of "Merchants of the sea" The Slave and Lauricella born now a House Hotel steeped in history and local load at the same time future aspirations.

The houses built between the first and second half of the 800, tell from the original ancient pottery kiln, a period of economic prosperity that marked the local economy in those years.

In fact, thanks to the rich trade in local products, such as Malvasia, wine and capers, the island peaked at No. 1 in the context of the Aeolian archipelago because of its large naval fleet, which sets a new era for a small community.

"I Cinque Balconi" Hotel is set in this scenario, leaving and re-evaluating traces of ancient history as the "millstone" is placed in the suite.
The two buildings (house and home Lauricella Lo Schiavo) overlooking the Via Risorgimento, the main artery of the City of Santa Marina Salina, full of wonderful businesses, joined today by a single property, have appointed themselves the name of this Hotel "The Five Balconies," who fired into the sea off the island of Salina, facing east, then to the beautiful sunrises Aeolian became the observation point "on a" local everyday life.

It 'nice to imagine how the families of the "masters of the sea" looking at the five balconies, awaiting the return of the beautiful schooners loaded with news of family and good sales made "in the continent."

The scent of this story, felt walking up the stairs two beautiful stone, which make access to the floor, which are located the rooms marked by some historical details highlighted by subtle play of light are carefully selected.
The wonderful garden full of citrus and flowers, the proximity to the beach (100 mts), the central location and historical traces that are read, make the Hotel "The Five Balconies" an example of rare beauty and unique simplicity.