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Why do I (love) cycling in Italy?
14 June 2025 · 9 min · 209 views · Salina, Aeolian Islands
What this video covers
Marina Guedes cycles a 6-kilometre route on the island of Salina, part of the Aeolian Islands in Sicily, Italy.▶ 0:42 The ride begins in the village of Santa Marina Salina and follows a hilly path towards the town of Malfa.▶ 1:41 The terrain features steep inclines and narrow roads, often navigated by small, motorcycle-based utility vehicles suited for the tight infrastructure.▶ 0:50 Along the route, the landscape includes dramatic rock formations and vineyards producing Malvasia, a sweet, consistent local wine similar to Port.▶ 3:14 The port infrastructure in Malfa has recently expanded, with new sections under construction and mooring buoys available for visiting sailboats.▶ 3:37 June offers warm temperatures and avoids the crowds of the high season.▶ 5:37 The ride concludes with a breakfast of cappuccino and a cream-filled cornetto in Malfa, followed by a swim in the Tyrrhenian Sea.▶ 4:46 Visitors to Salina should pack water shoes, as the beaches are rocky and difficult to navigate barefoot.▶ 7:08
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