Bordered by the Adriatic Sea to the east, the Ionian Sea to the south and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west, Italy, one of the vital visited international locations on this planet, attracts boaters from far and extensive. On this article, discover our ideas and proposals to plan your week of crusing across the Italian boot, from the Amalfi coast to Sicily, by means of the Aeolian Islands.
Pierre-Marie, a nautical skilled at GlobeSailor, has ready this text to share his ideas and recommendation for a profitable cruise in Italy!
The Navigation Space
The most effective time to sail the Italian coast is from Could to October. Through the summer time, from June to August, the climate is scorching and sunny, and rain may be very uncommon. Sadly, storms can’t be discounted. The prevailing winds on this area, the Mistral (northwest wind) and the Sirocco (southeast wind from Africa) can attain excessive speeds. We advocate that you simply verify the climate earlier than crusing! As a part of your GlobeSailor reserving benefits, you possibly can verify situations and avail of providers to help you with navigation! If you wish to chill out and never fear in regards to the navigation, you possibly can name on the providers of an area skipper who is aware of the navigation space properly, don’t hesitate to contact your GlobeSailor advisor for recommendation.
For the departure of your yacht constitution in Italy, a number of departure marinas can be found, ask your advisor for recommendation on probably the most appropriate departure base in your journey in response to your stopovers!
Highlights of your Crusing Vacation
The Italian boot and the small islands surrounding it are stuffed with various landscapes and one factor is definite: in a single week of crusing, you will be unable to see all the pieces… You’ll have to come again, however don’t fear, we by no means tire of the fantastic thing about this nation (and the fantastic thing about the Italians too…).
Sail to Sicily, the most important island within the Mediterranean, situated south of the Italian metropolis. It’s an island of unimaginable landscapes; majestic mountains, energetic volcanoes, crystal clear waters and exquisite seashores. It is usually an island wealthy in historical past. The preferred ports in your stopovers are Palermo and Trapani. We advocate that you simply e-book upfront, particularly in the summertime when demand is excessive.
Go to the historic metropolis of Palermo, Sicily’s capital and uncover Teatro Massimo, well-known for its opera performances. Uncover the Cathedral of Palermo and its royal tombs. For those who fancy among the finest breakfasts within the nation, we advocate Resort Rocco Forte Villa Igiea (tried, examined and accredited by multiple of our skilled advisors!).
For those who determine to embark on a 2-week yacht constitution, take a detour to the southeast of the island (tougher to entry as a part of a one-week cruise), to sail the Ionian Sea and admire Mount Etna, one in all Europe’s largest energetic volcanoes. The town of Syracuse, its unimaginable historical ruins and archaeological park are additionally value a go to!
We extremely advocate crusing the Aeolian Islands, an archipelago of seven volcanic islands situated north of Sicily, within the Tyrrhenian Sea. Cruise Lipari island, the primary attraction of the archipelago, and stroll the slim streets of Outdated Lipari. Make a journey to Castello, a walled city with a fortress, situated on a cliff subsequent to the ocean. Take time to find the gorgeous black sand seashore of Vulcano and its ‘Metropolis of Monsters’, composed of frozen lava statues. Lastly, climb to the highest of the Fossa (a few 1-hour hike) and admire the breathtaking views. Cease on the island of Salina and eat on the restaurant ‘Da Alfredo’ or on the 4-star resort in Signum (suggestions from Sergio, proprietor and native accomplice). Go to the island of Stromboli and uncover extraordinary landscapes.
Uncover the fantastic thing about the Aeolian Islands by catamaran!
The Amalfi Coast is a stupendous crusing space for boaters in search of an escape. The cultural, pure and culinary riches will undoubtedly delight all members of your crew. Cruise the 2 major islands north of this coast: Procida and Ischia. With its thermal springs and spectacular Castella Aragonese fortress, Ischia is a must-see cease throughout your crusing vacation. You’ll be able to anchor within the bay of Sorgeta, the place water temperatures are heat all 12 months spherical, due to the close by thermal springs.
How will you discuss crusing in Italy with out mentioning probably the most well-known island in the nation: Capri! The island is liked by celebrities and artists and its upscale lodges. Take pleasure in sipping a spritz on the primary sq. of the island: Piazza Umberto I, higher referred to as the Piazzeta, which merely means ‘small sq.’. What makes this sq. so charming? An distinctive panorama of Mount Solaro may be seen from the bar terraces. A large alternative of outlets and eating places shall be at your disposal to style conventional Neapolitan culinary specialties and native wines. The pure hospitality and friendliness of the capriotes (inhabitants of the island) will allure you and also you received’t wish to depart! Create unforgettable recollections on a crusing vacation in Capri!
Accessibility of the Vacation spot
There are a number of choices for attending to your yacht constitution in Sicily, by travelling to the close by Palermo airport (2 hour 30 minute flight from Paris) or Catania airport. From these airports, you possibly can attain the bases of Capo d’Orlando and Portorosa, that are the 2 major departure bases for crusing the Aeolian Islands. It’s also possible to hire a automotive (we advise early reserving for decrease costs and to keep away from disappointment) or e-book a non-public switch together with your GlobeSailor advisor. It’s also possible to attain Sicily by taking the 10-hour ferry connecting Naples to Palermo. You’ll be able to deliver your automotive on board too!
If you wish to sail on the Bay of Naples facet, the closest airport is within the metropolis of Naples itself. The islands of Procida and Ischia are simply accessible from this airport , due to the shuttles that make common journeys day-after-day. Anecdote: the shuttles to succeed in these two islands are geared up with foils!
From Naples Airport, you possibly can simply attain a number of departure bases such because the Salerno base, slightly additional south alongside the Amalfi Coast, simply 45 minutes away by public transport.
Good to know: Naples Airport is lower than half-hour’ drive from all our boat rental bases within the space.
Normally, Pierre-Marie advises you to decide on small native markets to eat, as they’re typically extra accessible and inexpensive than comfort supermarkets.
It’s troublesome to checklist all of the belongings and helpful data for navigating Italy, however we hope that this text has been helpful to you. Don’t hesitate to contact GlobeSailor’s skilled advisors, together with Pierre-Marie, who know the realm very properly and all the information and methods!
Buon viaggio!
About Pierre-Marie
Initially from northern Brittany, Pierre-Marie spent the primary years of his life in New Caledonia. He grew up in Saint-Malo the place he started crusing on the age of 9. Keen about journey, he found cruising by means of two crossings of the Mediterranean. A catamaran crossing of the Atlantic that took a number of months and a season within the Antilles. Pierre-Marie joined the GlobeSailor crew on the finish of 2021 after two years spent accompanying clients for a development website for high-end catamarans.
