Via Scalo, 15 98050 Salina Island (Malfa) − Italy
Like an indelible mark impressed in the earth, on the walls of pale pink lime, on the black lava beaches, on the terraces awash with boungainvillea, in the scents that fill the air... a special imprint.
A sign that instantly attracts the many travellers who came to the island: guests who become friends, looking for a refuge in which to relax, pamper themselves and bask in simple pleasure. They are greeted by welcoming faces, cosseted and entertained in the owner's genteel "salons", as well as seduced by the restaurant's unique flavours.
Because the Signum is all about being part of a world made up of simplicity, taste and wellbeing in perfect Mediterranean style.
Salina, in the heart of the Aeolian Islands, is an island of engaging beauty with the peculiarity of a safe and surprising harbor for its travelers, the Hotel Signum. You will be immediately captivated not only by the excellence of the hotel and its services and by its refined elegance, but its magical atmosphere will make your stay unforgettable.
The careful research of details, the beauty of a place where nothing is casual but the result of care, dedication and passion, a cuisine with overwhelming flavors as well as all the comforts such as the pool and the SPA are an ode to excellence and pleasure they will take you on a sensory journey to discover unexpected and engaging aromas, flavors and emotions. A place where the warm and discreet hospitality that you know of home, will be a privilege to which you will leave pleasantly, thanks to the Caruso family who has made a distinctive sign of hospitality. Signum Hotel is a place where you can enjoy a dilated time full of emotions that will recharge your lifeblood and which you will hardly forget.
The colors of the Signum will fill your stay with unexpected splendor: the whitewashed walls of a pale pink color, the beaches of black lava, the terraces full of the exceptional colors of the bougainvillea, the sea that contains all the shades of the world, even more . Certain that at the end of your journey, you will contain more colors than when you arrived, we are waiting for you to give you an experience of sublime beauty and relaxation.
The Signum is a sensory journey, trust those who will lead you along a path full of flavors, smells, sensations, emotions and finally precious memories.
Airy and bright, furnished with antique furniture, elaborate and design pieces, fine fabrics, each room and suite has an individual style that embraces the guest in his moments of rest.
Glimpses of the flower garden or the sea, whose scents are carried on the breeze that gently enters through the large windows and balconies, are complicit in creating a perfect environment for relaxation.
rooms are named after the plants that are part of the rich vegetation of the Island: Acanto, Malva, Broom, Absinthe ... are divided into: Classic, Superior, Deluxe and Suite. At guests' disposal all the main amenities: air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, telephone, mini bar, safe and room service.
Our Suite, with its elegant and spacious rooms embellished with a new renovation, is designed to make you live a unique experience with an enchanting view of the sea of the Aeolian Islands. Furnished with elegance and sobriety, it consists of two separate spaces, a living room and a double bedroom. Vintage cast iron bathtub and Aeolian majolica tiles for the bathroom.
Immersed in the colors and scents of Salina, the heart of the Mediterranean, the Suites in the villa are an ideal place for your stay in this dream island. Touched by the sea breeze and surrounded by warm Aeolian colors, you will be able to enjoy these refined and prestigious rooms, all created from an old patronal house.
Each of the Suites in the Villa is composed of a living room and a bedroom, conceived as independent environments and characterized by the charm of the ancient structure, wisely enriched with antique furniture and unique design elements that give a charm of ancient splendor to the villas.
From sunrise to sunset, you can enjoy the exclusive view of a dream scenario characterized by intense Mediterranean colors with its lush nature that, from the land to the sea, characterizes the entire island of Salina.
Light, design, history, refinement and quality of materials combine in a unique way for each of our 4 Deluxe Double Rooms. Located in the main part of the hotel, all on the first floor and some in the historic part of the pool, these rooms are ideal for caring of relaxation and of wellness moments with stunning sea views. The large windows allow you to enjoy the light and the colors of the garden. Unique pieces furnish environments, antiques and fine artwork, offering a striking dip in the past.
Immersed in the green in the pool area, welcome to our 9 Superior Double Rooms. Some have a private terrace, others are on the first floor with a nice French balcony with a window door. Especially suitable for families the 3 bedrooms with mountain side view garden. Large, with mezzanine and large shared terrace, they offer a comfortable stay.
To enjoy the scents and the essences of the garden our 4 Classic Double Rooms. Bright and romantic, they give a delightful glimpse of Salina's green slopes. Some people have a private terrace for those who like to relax.
The Signum is a world of experiences, a world where carve your moments and find paradise you were looking for. Wellness, relaxation, conviviality,taste are the spheres of health we treat as real values.
Look for harmony in our SPA equipped with a geothermal swimming pool, sauna and an ayurvedic center that uses for the care of body and soul exclusive herbal products, made by Signum, with Mediterranean herbs and fruits from the lush garden in which the hotel is immersed.
You can enjoy reading in our library or relax in the sun by the pool, and still enjoy a drink on the terrace. Or you can indulge at the culinary creations of Martina Caruso at the restaurant.
Also, if you want to discover the island and the beauty of the archipelago our concierge service is at your disposal to organize the smallest details of your trips.
A relaxing corner where you can sunbathe, read a book, tone up and refresh yourself. The swimming pool, with its characteristic solarium, is located in the heart of the house. The ideal size to relax and have fun surrounded by the scent of lemons with a striking view of the blue sea of the Aeolian Islands.
It is your space, to be experienced at any time of the day.
Between a dip and a swim you can also consume, on request, snacks or light lunches with Salina products prepared by the chef Martina Caruso or sip the aeolian cocktails by Raffaele Caruso.
As tradition dictates, every Aeolian house has its own little green lung. Ours is full of perfumes and essences of the Mediterranean, a luxuriant garden that permeates and surrounds the structure, rich in lemon trees, flowers and aromatic herbs of the island.
We take care of it because it is experienced by our guests. A walk among the hibiscus, caper and jasmine flowers, or a fresh stop in the shade of lemon trees can become priceless pleasures.
For us 'home' is not a place and not even a word or a concept, it is a value. We take care of our guests to make them feel totally at ease, free to enjoy their holiday in a warm and welcoming environment.
All staff is fully available to the customer, all day and discreetly, to ensure full comfort at all times. A holiday is not a real holiday if it is not relaxing, pleasant, intense and without thoughts.
Signum is made up of people, relationships, passions. We are a family and we are a team. We share the same dream. We work together every day to give the best example of Sicilian hospitality. Love for what we do is the most precious asset, the feeling that animates our vocation to hospitality. We never stop renewing it.
The Signum is the dream of our family, it's home. Together we have thought about it and together we carry it forward, each with its own task. Unity is the most precious value that every day gives strength and meaning to our way of hospitality.
All those who participate in the Signum project are, first of all, members of this family unit. And so are the guests. The welcome, at all levels of the Signum world, is not just a welcome service or a simple hotellerie, it is above all a gesture of openness and sharing.
The Mediterranean atmosphere of the Signum is the result of a skilful renovation that harmonizes the charm of the old Aeolian house with modern design of class. Original and unique furnishing items recovered from the best antique dealers, works of Sicilian artisan masters, fabrics and materials of the highest quality sought by the same Caruso family personalize every single room giving great charm and comfort.
A careful selection and design work has brought to light the original splendor of the structure and was conducted to respect the unique identity of this place. There is no detail that does not refer to nature and the surrounding colors, the warm and natural nuances of Noto and Tadelak stone, the candor of curtains and fabrics, the evolutions of wrought iron, the chromatics of majolica.
The contact with the earth, with the beauty, with the authentic: we could summarize the philosophy of the Signum. Being well, feeling satisfied, finding peace in a reality that goes to the rhythm of nature, is the condition of happiness for us. The quality of life, of the holiday is the standard we want to keep always high because the living room becomes an opportunity to regenerate all the senses.
The reception and the Sicilian heat then do the rest, create the conditions so that you feel pampered at all times and you can enjoy the comfort even if you are far from home.
The Signum is that magical, that return to the origins that everyone seeks for himself.
The pleasure of taste is a modus vivendi of Signum. The kitchen is the heart of our home. The aromas of the island, the flavors of the sea, the fruits of the sun, the richness of the Mediterranean, are the treasures that make up our pantry. Martina, with light hand, works only the local products and the most sought after Sicilian agro-food excellence, enhances its authenticity and freshness always following the times of Nature.
Every dish is a story that is original and genuine, always revealing new emotions. From breakfast to light lunch to tasting menu, the discovery of the island becomes an unforgettable sensory experience.
From the treasures of the vegetable garden to the ancient grains, from the extra virgin olive oil to the local fish at the best meats, in the kitchen we keep so many little excellence in Salina and Sicily. Donations of Nature, always cultivated with love from man, an expression of great biodiversity. Products of tradition with high craftsmanship, for us the most authentic descriptors of Mediterranean flavor.
Martina is the young talent of the Aeolian culinary scene, acclaimed by critics and awarded with a star from the Michelin Guide as one of the top performers of high cuisine. Dreamer, passionate, scholar, expresses an innovative style, full of impetus that contemplates lightness, creative flair and mastery of technique.
The Aeolian Mediterranean is exalted by her through a clever game of balance and dynamism. Martina is able to appreciate every single nuance with great care and attention. Deep sustainer of the small Sicilian producers, she dedicates to each dish with the aim of enhancing and informing the island's agricultural heritage including contamination with cultures and excellences in other areas of the world, always revealing new ways to read them.
Her fresh, light dishes, interpreted with elegance and originality, enclose all the beauty and history of Salina.
Martina Caruso
Small pieces of art that reflect the variation of seasons, enhance the authenticity of raw materials and reveal a great search that starts from tradition. Martina's cuisine is a continuous evolution that never ceases to surprise.
We built it in time and with love. Our cellar encloses the world's most evocative and prestigious wines. Paths between terroir, vigneron projects and small producers, stories of lives bottled by the big names, thousands of labels selected to offer the best suitable sensory experience at every moment, from the aperitif to the tasting itinerary paired with restaurant dishes, to lead you to meditation after meal.
The focus of this vast selection is the Mediterranean with its many expressions, starting with the dazzling wealth wine heritage of Salina and of the Aeolian Islands. We wanted to represent the best of Sicilian and Southern Italy production, with the opportunity to appreciate the evolution of wine through vertical tastings.
The shortlist of excellence is completed by the prestigious French territories and by the rest of the world. With particular attention paid to the maisons of the Champagne. There are also the icons of the oenological scenary and the most famous vintages that can also be tasted by the glass.
The cellar is a Signum space to live. A small cozy corner that we have prepared for you. A sip of Signum's life style dedicated to appetizers where you can spend a few hours sipping a good glass.
By the side of the pool, or looking at the spectacular sunsets, or under the stars, you can enjoy drinks and specialty cocktails. Raffaele, professional and passionate mixologist, creates small original masterpieces with herbs and fruits taken from the luxuriant garden, green heart of the Signum.
Sips with pure Aeolian taste, which contain all the scents and colors of the surrounding nature. From those made from hazelnut and elderberry flowers to the spicy or citrusy ones, the bar's menu offers Mediterranean delights to sip, which can also become gourmet specialties combined with the taste routes offered by the chef Martina.
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Hotel: Hotel Signum
Address: Via Scalo, 15 98050 Salina Island (Malfa)
Region: Sicily
Country: Italy
Official website: http://www.hotelsignum.it
Telephone: +39 090 9844222 - +39 090 9844375
Fax: +39 090 9844102
Hotel email: info@hotelsignum.it
By sea:
You can arrive in the Island of Salina by hydrofoil from Naples, Palermo and Reggio Calabria; by ship from Naples and Milazzo.
By air:
The nearest airport to the Eolian's islands is Reggio Calabria's airport. From the airport there is a service bus for Messina in coincidence with the flights; from Messina you can continue in hydrofoil for the islands.
How to move in Salina:
A road-system connects the several localities of the island. A bus service and taxi are available.