Sicily sailing vacation by the cabin

Your catamaran is waiting for you from 04:00 pm in Milazzo, just 15 nautical miles south from the Vulcano island. As the closest marina to the Aeolian Island, Milazzo is the perfect departure spot for a sailing cruise in the Aeolian archipelago! Welcome on board! Departure in the evening, overnight stay and dinner at anchor near the beach of Gelso in the south east of Vulcano.

Arrival to Vulcano Harbour in the morning. Explore the Fossa del volcano (Gran Cratere), where you will find a lunar landscape with a magnificent view. After lunch we'll set up sails to the island of Lipari.  At the sunset we will sail near the Faraglioni rocks between Lipari and Volcano towards Porto Pignataro. Here we will stay for the night and you will have a chance to visit local shops and bars. Lipari is the biggest and more populated of the Aeolian islands. The natural harbour of Lipari town is dominated by a convenient rock outcrop, that became the place of early settlers to build their home and fortifications. You will find lots of places were to eat or have a drink down the main street of Lipari.

After breakfast we will head towards the white beach of Porticello site, ideal place for snorkeling. Lunch on board and then we'll set up sails to Salina with stop in Lingua. This is the south-east tip of the island wtih famous bar “Da Alfredo”. Here you may try typical local dish - granita - crushed ice with fruit. Break for swim and then we'll proceed to marina Santa Marina for the night.

Salina is the second largest island of the archipelago, and most famous for the Malvasia grape and wine that cannot be missed. It is perfect place for gastronomic tour and wine tasting; and for sure try the best capers in the world!

From Santa Marina we'll sail to the bay of “Pollara”, famous for the Oscar prize movie “The Mailman”. Sunbathing and lunch at at the bay. Then we will sail to Panarea passing close to the famous Malvasia wine yards of Capofaro. In Panarea you will have chance to explore the Paleolitic village of Cala Junco and visit the archaeological site with remains of the fascinating ancient civilization from 1440/1270 BC. Night at anchor with magnificent sunset view over the rocks of Basiluzzo and Lisca Bianca.

Panarea is the smaller Aeolian Island but fashionable and glamorous. It is filled with good restaurants and pubs that stay open all night long.

After lunch onboard, we will sail to Stromboli island towards the village of Ginostra, known to shelter the smallest port in the world. Anchorage at “Punta Della Lena” where we will stay till sunset. After dinner onboard will sail to the west side of the island to see the eruption of “Sciara di fuoco” where lava flow goes all the way to the sea.

Early start from Panarea to Filicudi, breakfast onboard and anchorage near famous Scoglio La Canna, a rock 70-meter-high that comes out of the deepest cobalt blue water. La Canna is the ideal place for snorkeling with a great sunset view. Night at anchor near bay of Pecorini.

Time to go back. After breakfast we will head to Milazzo. Before arriving to the marina, we will anchor at the natural reserve of Oliveri for an unforgettable swim in crystal clear waters. Back to the marina at 5:00pm.