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The waters around Filicudi are mirror clear and even on Salina you can find sublime simple beaches strewn with rocks and refreshingly bright waters. On Sicily you can drop anchor on trendy Taormina, drop your jaw at the Turkish steps that lead to the natural white and blue hues of Agrigento, and head towards the natural reserve of Vendicari for local bliss. more
More volcanoes can be uncovered as you set sail for the aptly named island of Vulcano. While Stromboli may boast he most impressive of the Aeolian Island eruptions, Vulcano is famed for its wonderful wallowing mud baths. After bathing in the healing swamps, head to Gelso to try the local trattoria. The black sand beaches make quite the impressions so be sure to take the tender, so you can splash and explore in the waterside caves. here
The feisty heartland of Palermo is a cultural calling card for yacht charters exploring Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Abandoned ballrooms, byzantine ruins, and open theatres entice both the hopeless romantics and the intellectuals to wander the city streets. Admire the Palatine Chapel, give in to your tastebuds at the abundant food markets, and see the sculptures of Serpotta. [links]
Hailed as the party place in the amazing Aeolian Islands, yacht charters all make haste for this luxury haven. Despite being the smallest of the Aeolian Islands, Panera makes quite the impression. Days are best spent buying up the famed leather sandals crafted on these shores, sipping cocktails in frangipani clad bars, and anchoring off the lazy islets of Basiluzzo for picnicking and plunging. Raya’s Terrace is the hottest spot after dark, helped by views onto smoky Stromboli to match the heat of the dance floor. [links]
Colourful fishing boats line lively ports, filled with charming cafes, bars and restaurants. While the islands’ interiors offer the most varied and contrasting landscapes and scenery, their crystal clear water bays, coves, active volcanoes, isolated reefs, white painted houses, and archaeological sites are unmatched for beauty and drama. Their food and wine are simply extraordinary, and some of the islands offer the rare experience of an almost vehicle-free environment. [links]
Sicily is Italy's largest island with a land area of 25,706 sq km (9,925 sq miles), as well as being also the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.
Sailing here is away from the normal highly populated tourist tracks. Although Italians have been holidaying in the Aeolian islands for years, the rest of the world is only just now awaking to their charms.
Famous for its beautiful coastline, active volcanoes, delicious cuisine, wine and fascinating history, Sicily is an unbeatable charter destination. Ask us about how you can explore Sicily and the Aeolian Islands.
The history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site is recorded back at least 5,000 years and traces of the presence of man can be found in the form of prehistoric villages, ruins, excavations, pottery and tools. The setting over time is a volcanic one, “Fire above and below” is how one writer describes their ambience, "baking under the constant glare of a Sicilian sun." [links]
Famously penned down by the well-travelled 18 th -century German author, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, these words still ring true to every bedazzled wanderer who finds herself on the shores of this ancient land. This island on the southern tip of Italy has been luring unsuspecting travellers with its ethereal splendour for centuries, compelling many archaic civilizations to plant their roots here. [links]
Separated from mainland Italy by the Strait of Messina, Sicily is the largest island on the Mediterranean measuring excruciatingly close to 10,000 miles. A juxtaposition of sky-reaching mountains and a tranquil Tyrrhenian Sea offers travellers the best of both worlds. The near triangular shape of the island has earned it the name ‘Trinacria’, a Greek word for ‘three-pointed’. With an estimated length of 922 miles, Sicily has one of the longest coastlines in Europe. The Autonomous Region of Sicily consists of numerous smaller islands surrounding the mainland, with a combined acreage of just over 750 miles, all of which are reachable by a luxury yacht in Sicily.
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The Aeolian Islands take their name from the Greek god of the winds, Aeolus. According to Greek legend, Aeolus lived in the islands and provided winds to take Odysseus and his crew safely home to Ithaca. Magical in every way, the islands all boast a special charm and character just waiting to be discovered by the waterborne. [links]
Spend a few days either end of your Italian Amalfi Coast itinerary with a Mediterranean yacht charter in the Aeolian Islands. Made for the waterborne, the archipelago of seven Aeolian Islands – Stromboli, Panarea, Salina, Lipari, Vulcano, Filicudi and Alicudi – have the air of a place where time has stood still.
Cruise to the island of Panarea, just off the toe of Italy’s boot, passing the active volcano of Stromboli at dusk. Venture ashore to the many bars and restaurants that line the harbor of Panarea. After a peaceful’s night anchorage, set sail for Panarea’s offshore islands and anchor off, taking the tender ashore for a picnic and to explore. Sail on to the island of Vulcano. Prized for generations for its healing qualities, the island has an abundance of bubbling mud ponds and hot springs. Anchor overnight at Lipari and visit the numerous historic sites, boutiques and restaurants.
To the far south of Italy, the Aeolian Islands and Sicily reveal some of the most dramatic landscapes and fascinating historical sites in the Mediterranean. Created by volcanoes, two of which are still active, the seven Aeolian islands have all the right credentials for an upmarket chill-out zone. Whether combining the islands with an Amalfi Coast itinerary or as a stand alone Aeolian Island yacht charter, they offer all the credentials for an idyllic yacht charter.
Sail through the Messina Straits and the fleets of tall-masted swordfishing boats to Taormina – the Monte Carlo of Sicily. Strategically positioned, the rugged island of Sicily has suffered a long history of invasion, and the influence of the Greeks, Byzantines, Romans, Arabs and Normas is still visible in the shape of beautiful temples and historic buildings. Discover the thriving resort of Giardini Naxos, Sicily’s oldest Greek settlement, and venture inland to view Mount Etna, the world’s largest active volcano. [links]