Black beach of Rinella in Leni

Those who love the sea and particular beaches will certainly find in the Rinella beach, in Salina a small oasis of peace, a natural corner that cannot fail to conquer all those who will be lucky enough to visit it. Here, then, is all the information that can be useful for reaching and admiring the black beach of Rinella.

History of Rinella beach

Rinella beach is one of the few stretches of pure sand found on the whole island. It is a beach that was formed thanks to the volcanic phenomena, and for this reason it is mainly composed of black sand, remnant of volcanic lava. Even today on its surface you can see the so-called rough, that is, the sudden releases of gas and steam occurring both at sea and on the beach itself. The black one of Rinella is the ideal beach for those who want to experience the sea in close contact with nature and above all need tranquility and relaxation. Once upon a time, however, the beach was mainly used as a shelter for fishing boats, precisely because it is an area protected from the wind and hardly affected by storm surges.

What to do on the black beach of Rinella in Leni

First of all, those who decide to visit it do so above all because they are attracted by the possibility of spending a day on a beach made of sand, given that on the rest of the island there are only pebbles, therefore not particularly suitable for those who go to the beach with children . Then the Rinella beach is also famous among fans of snorkelling and in general of diving because the seabed here is really beautiful but at the same time the bay is protected and even less experienced divers don't run the risk of being carried away too far by the currents that generally surround the island. Finally, film buffs will enjoy recognizing them on the beach and in the surrounding areas movie scenes The Postman by Massimo Troisi which was filmed right here.

What to do around Rinella beach

After a day at the black beach of Rinella, you can take advantage of the free time you still have available to visit something in the surrounding area.

Certainly worth a visit village of Rinella, a perfect example of fishing village which still retains the charm of times gone by. Architecture enthusiasts, on the other hand, will find in the Sanctuary of the Madonna of Terzito an absolutely unmissable place not only for the beauty of the building but also for the suggestion of this sacred place which is located in the highest area of ​​the town.

Finally, other very beautiful beaches that are located in the vicinity of that of Rinella are the Punta Magna beach And that of Pra Venice, both made from pebbles. The Eolana Emigration Museum, on the other hand, is the place where you can find out more about this phenomenon which for decades has seen the inhabitants of Salina move abroad.

How to get to Rinella di Leni

The best way to get to Leni on the black beach of Rinella is byauto, to be used after reaching the island of Salina by ferry. On the island, then, it is possible to move around by car, a scooter or the local bus line service. With the train, however, the reference stations are those of Capo d'Orlando-Naso and that of Patti, from which you then have to take the ferry to reach Salina.