Portorosa, Sicily Sailing Itinerary
Charter a yacht from our Portorosa base, unfurl your sails in the shimmering Mediterranean and weave between a string of sensational Aeolian Islands. Use our Aeolian islands sailing itinerary to help you make the most of this mystical land of volcanoes, sea caves and black sand beaches.
Flotilla itineraries
Enjoy relaxed sailing grounds and consistent winds on one of our flotilla charters in the Aeolian Islands. Cast off from our base Portorosa and explore Italy’s most desirable coastlines as you dine on magnificent cuisine. Soak up Italian culture whilst making your way around volcanic islands on a week-long adventure along the Sicilian coast and Aeolian Islands.
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Portorosa one-week bareboat
Day 1
Portorosa
Begin your flotilla charter with a warm welcome and refreshing libation at the lovely Portorosa Marina, nestled in the northeast corner of Sicily. Spend the first day getting familiar with your yacht and getting to know fellow travelers at the base before reclining on one of Sicily’s many beaches or exploring the nearby town of Tonnarella. Sleep on board your yacht and wake up to your morning flotilla yacht briefing.
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
None
Day 2
Day 4
Filicudi to Salina
Renowned for its vibrant plant life and lush vegetation rare for such volcanic land, Salina has three of the highest peaks in the area, as well as three villages and a handful of smaller hamlets. The abundant greenery is supported by the numerous freshwater springs. Embrace the slower pace of life on the island and rent a bike or scooter to explore Salina and her mighty peaks, Monte Fossa dell Felci (962m); Monte dei Porri (860m); and Monte Rivi (850m). Once at the top, you’ll revel in sensational views that stretch across the entire Aeolian archipelago. Salina has good amenities, and several restaurants line the waterfront in Santa Marina Salina, with seafood dishes a real highlight.
The day’s sailing
14 Nautical miles
3 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Restaurants, Provisioning, Bike hire,
Day 5
Salina to Stromboli
Rising an imposing 924m from the sea and behind only Mount Etna as the Europe’s second-largest active volcano, Stromboli belches imposing clouds of steam skywards. This dramatic lava mountain plunges all the way down to 2000m below the surface, and at night you can see the red hot flow weaving its way to the sea. There are two small villages on opposite sides of the volcano and Stromboli has the blackest beaches of all the Aeolian Islands. There is no quay anchorage at the port where the ferries and boats come in however there good buoy anchorage on the west side of the harbour and water and fuel are available.
The day’s sailing
22 Nautical miles
4.5 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Water, Provisioning, Bike hire, Electricity, Fuel
Day 6
Stromboli to Lipari
Stop off in Panarea, the smallest but by far the most picturesque of the islands in the group. Or visit the island of Basiluzzo, close to Panerea, which is uninhabited and an ideal stop off for swimming, snorkelling and fishing. Lipari is both the largest and oldest of the Aeolian Islands, which are often named in its honour. The Aeolian Museum in Lipari Town is excellent and houses treasures from the islands throughout the ages. Lipari is the most populated of the Aeolian Islands, with its population concentrated on the eastern side of the island, where the vineyards produce some really good local wine, and about half living in Lipari Town.
The day’s sailing
- 25 Nautical miles
- 5 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Water, Restaurants, Bars, Fuel
Day 7
Italian Cuisine Portorosa One-Week Flotilla
Day 1
Portorosa
Begin your flotilla charter with a warm welcome and refreshing libation at the lovely Portorosa Marina, nestled in the northeast corner of Sicily. Spend the first day getting familiar with your yacht and getting to know fellow travelers at the base before reclining on one of Sicily’s many beaches or exploring the nearby town of Tonnarella. Sleep on board your yacht and wake up to your morning flotilla yacht briefing.
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
None
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Panarea to Salina
Moving on from Panarea or Stromboli, we sail towards the tiny islet of Basiluzzo, the smallest of the eight Aeolian islands, for a day stop with stunning scenery. Later we sail to Salina, with its lush green mountains and freshwater springs, where we’ll end the day with dinner at a local restaurant.
The day’s sailing
2 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Mooring
None
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Water, Provisioning,Bike hire, Electricity, Fuel
Day 5
Salina to Filicudi
After anchoring for lunch at Pollara, the next island on our itinerary is Filicudi which is among the prettiest and least-developed island in the Aeolian archipelago. Characterised by stunning blue grottos and prehistoric villages, flotilla guests will grab a mooring buoy and settle in for dinner and overnight stay.
The day’s sailing
2.5 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkeling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Restaurants, Provisioning, Bike hire
Day 6
Day 7
Aeolian Islands
Day 1
Portorosa
Begin your flotilla charter with a warm welcome and refreshing libation at the lovely Portorosa Marina, nestled in the northeast corner of Sicily. Spend the first day getting familiar with your yacht and getting to know fellow travelers at the base before reclining on one of Sicily’s many beaches or exploring the nearby town of Tonnarella. Sleep on board your yacht and wake up to your morning flotilla yacht briefing.
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
None
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Panarea – Selena
Next, you’ll set off for Selena, an island renowned for its lush green mountains and freshwater springs. Embrace the island’s slower pace of life and opt for exploring its mighty peaks (Monte Fossa delle Felci, Monte dei Porri, and Monte Rivi) at your leisure. The group will moor overnight in the island’s port and end the day’s adventures with a group dinner at a local restaurant, where local seafood dishes are sure to satisfy after a splendid day of exploring.
The day’s sailing
- 11 Nautical miles
- 2 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Mooring
Anchoring options
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Water, Taxi, Showers/ Toilets, Rubbish, Restaurants, Provisioning,Bars, Electricity, Ice, Gift shop
Day 5
Selena – Filicudi
Next on our itinerary is Filicudi, the wildest and most beautiful Aeolian Island, characterized by its stunning blue grottos and a network of hiking trails. Flotilla guests have the opportunity to explore the Scoglio della Canna (Cane Reef), a rock obelisk located off the northwestern coast. At Capo Graziano, a short walk southeast of the port, discover the remains of a prehistoric village, dated 1800 BC. Hiking trails allow visitors to explore the island’s scenic interior and lead to the abandoned village of Zucco Grande and to Fossa Felci, a mountain in the centre of the island.
The day’s sailing
- 11 Nautical miles
- 2 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Provisioning,Bike hire, Electricity, Fuel
Day 6
Day 7
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