Yachtcharter in Sicily – Aeolian Islands - Calabria
Both scenically and culturally Sicily is distinctly multi-faceted. With the area of 25 708 square kilometers Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean. Thanks to this Sicily offers sailors an endless coastline with many gorgeous bays, harbour towns and some offshore islands. Sailing holiday in Sicily is a unique experience. The east of Sicily is shaped by a volcanic territory, obviously with the dominant massif of Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, but the Aeolian Islands with Stromboli or Vulcano also belong to Sicily. Yacht charter bases in Sicily are located along the northern and eastern coast. While the eastern coast is dominated by the giant volcano Etna, the northern coast has a landscape with orange and lemon groves and fruit plantations, picturesque towns and villages such as Cefalu and a mountain range rising up to almost two thousand meters. Sailing holiday in Sicily is a very special experience for any yacht charter crew. Start off with your yacht charter crew in Sicily for an unforgettable sailing cruise. The city of Palermo is the capital of Sicily and it scares some travellers off with reports about mafia and crime. But the city has positively changed in the last few years and it is definitely worth visiting.
Yacht charter Aeolian Islands / Lipari Islands
The Aeolian Islands sometimes also referred to as the Lipari Islands are a small archipelago north of Sicily. The locals call the islands ‘the seven beauties of the Tyrrhenian Sea’. They are of a ‘fiery origin’, the main crater on Vulcano and also on Stromboli are still active today. Less famous but not less beautiful are the other islands of the archipelago: Lipari, Salina, Panarea, Filicudi and Alicudi. Apart from a lot of nature and a little bit of culture, the Lipari islands will offer yacht charter crews a wide range of activities and entertainment options. Beach fans will feel at home in Stromboli, evening entertainment can be found in the town of Lipari or in Panarea and hiking lovers should definitely aim for the volcanoes in Stromboli or Vuclano or the preservation area on the island of Salina.
As sailing destination the Lipari Islands are a diverse island world with numerous mooring options and anchoring spots in romantic harbours and secluded bays. Do not expect too much comfort, though. Sailing holiday in the Lipari Islands is a special experience for any yacht charter crew. Start off with your yacht charter crew in the Lipari Islands for an unforgettable sailing holiday.
Yacht charter Calabria
The coast of Calabria is 780 kilometers long and characterised by alternating sandy and pebble beaches. Lively little coastal villages, secluded mountain scenery in the interior and cultural attractions make a diverse sailing holiday in Calabria possible. The sailing territory of Calabria is unique and scenically enchanting. Yacht charter bases are locates e.g. in Tropea or Vibo Valencia. You will usually arrive in Calabria by plane in Lamezia Terme. Sailing holiday in Calabria is a special experience for any yacht charter crew. Start off with your yacht charter crew in Calabria for an unforgettable sailing cruise.
Climate and weather
The prevailing winds in this region come from west or northwest, this region is also influenced by thermal winds. Around Sicily the stronger wind called sirocco may appear – it virtually shows up several times per month. It comes from northern Africa, where it originally starts as a sandy storm – very hot and dry. Often the sirocco is preceded by a light swell. On the eastern side of the low pressure area it reaches Sicily and southern Italy – often still in this hot and dry phase. An extremely cold and often very dry northwestern wind is known as mistral or tramontane. Originally the mistral is a cold, at times stormy fall wind coming from France from the Cévennes and through the Rhone valley into the sea territory between Sardinia/Sicily and northern Africa.In Italy the weather is mild from spring until autumn. Depending on the region the spring can start differently, in Sicily the spring already begins in the middle of February and covers the island with an enchanting layer of green and floral glory. You can still expect summer temperatures until October even if the first cooler days and especially night already come back.