Portorosa 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
Portorosa – Portorosa
Our newest Italian base, Portorosa is nestled into the north east corner of Sicily, sheltered under the gaze of the majestic Mount Etna. Spend your first day exploring the town of Tonnarella, or reclining on one of Sicily’s many beaches. Chart briefings run between 6pm and 7pm local time, and you will also be given a thorough yacht briefing on your first afternoon.
The day’s sailing
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
None
Portorosa to Vulcano – Day 2
Named for the steaming peaks that crown this fair island, Vulcano is actually better known for the therapeutic qualities of the local mud and the natural hot springs. Although it has a harsh, barren terrain, the island also boasts a black sand beach and the spectacular Fossa di Vulcano. The smouldering crater is encrusted with vivid red and yellow crystals, which makes the one-hour hike well worth the effort. You can then either take a steep path down to the crater floor or walk on the level around the rim and enjoy extraordinary views out over the islands to the north. There is even a volcano museum on the island. The south and northwest coasts are ideal for snorkelling and swimming. Anchor in Porto di Ponente for good protection from prevailing easterly winds.
The day’s sailing
- 1.5 Hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for the area.
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
None
Vulcano to Filicudi
Filicudi is the wildest and most beautiful Aeolian Island, with its stunning Blue Grotto and a network of hiking trails allowing visitors to explore the island’s scenic interior. The Scoglio della Canna (Cane Reef), a rock obelisk located off the north-western coast, is also worth a visit. At Capo Graziano, a short walk south-east of the port, are found the remains of a prehistoric village, dated 1800 BC. Hiking trails across the Island are spread over a huge network, leading to the abandoned village of Zucco Grande and to Fossa Felci, a mountain in the centre of the Island.
The day’s sailing
- 23 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
None
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
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,
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
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
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
Lipari to Portorosa
From Lipari, you can plot a direct 22nm route back to Portorosa, or opt for a more relaxed route, winding your way back to our base. Pop into the Vulcano National Park for a scenic final stop, or set a course for the Milazzo Peninsula. On your return, you will complete a quick but thorough debrief, after which you are free to enjoy your final night on Sicily as you please.
The day’s sailing
- 4.5 Hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for the area.
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Restaurants, Provisioning, Bars, Fuel, ATM
Italian Cuisine Portorosa One-Week Flotilla
Portorosa – Italian Cuisine Flotilla
Begin your journey with a welcome drink and finger food buffet on the shimmering Portorosa Marina. Sleep on board that night and wake up to your morning yacht briefing held by the lead crew.
Mooring
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Portorosa to Vulcano – Italian Cuisine
Head towards the other-worldly island of Vulcano and anchor in a beautiful bay just south of the island, before cruising onward to Levente or Ponente bay on Vulcano (depending on the weather). After a day of exploring, unwind with mouth-watering seafood at a restaurant near the port.
The day’s sailing
- 1.5 hr Sailing time
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Volcano to Panarea
Leaving Vulcano’s unique landscapes, we will stop at the beautiful and stylish island of Panarea. If you would prefer a longer stretch of sailing, you are welcome to sail to Stomboli. Discover the island’s black sand beaches, or spend the afternoon at the small village of Ginostra, where an interesting blend of Neapolitan and Sicilian sweet delicacies meet rural Sicilian countryside.
The day’s sailing
- 16 Nautical miles
- 5 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, Shower, Rubbish, Restaurants, Provisioning, Bars, Electricity, Ice, Gift Shop
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 the area.
Mooring
None
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Water, Provisioning,Bike hire, Electricity, Fuel
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, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Restaurants, Provisioning, Bike hire
Filicudi – Lipari
Heading towards the largest Aeolian Island of Lipari, we will anchor at the famous white pumice beach “spiaggia Bianca di pomici” before docking in marina Lunga for the night. In the evening, we will join together for dinner in a traditional agriturismo.
The day’s sailing
- 16 Nautical miles
- 3.5 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
Restaurants, Provisioning, Bars, Fuel, ATM
Lipari to Portorosa (Italian Cuisine)
On our return journey to Portorosa, we will anchor near the southern end of Lipari to admire the island’s towering cliffs and volcanic rock formations known as Faraglioni di Lipari. Afterwards, we sail onwards to Portorosa to enjoy our final farewell dinner together.
The day’s sailing
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
Portorosa (Italian Cuisine)
After your last night on board, enjoy an early morning stroll around the marina and check-out by 9am.
Aeolian Islands
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 travellers 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.
The day’s sailing
- 0 Nautical miles
- 0 Hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for the area.
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Portorosa to Vulcano
Named for the steaming peaks that crown this fair island, Vulcano is actually better known for the therapeutic qualities of the local mud and the natural hot springs. Although it has a harsh, barren terrain, the island also boasts a black sand beach and the spectacular Fossa di Vulcano. The smouldering crater is encrusted with vivid red and yellow crystals, which makes the one-hour hike well worth the effort. You can then either take a steep path down to the crater floor or walk on the level around the rim and enjoy extraordinary views out over the islands to the north. There is even a volcano museum on the island. The south and northwest coasts are ideal for snorkelling and swimming. Anchor in Porto di Ponente for good protection from prevailing easterly winds.
The day’s sailing
- 1.5 Hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for the area.
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Volcano to Panarea
Leaving Vulcano’s unique landscapes, we will stop at the beautiful and stylish island of Panarea. If you would prefer a longer stretch of sailing, you are welcome to sail to Stomboli. Discover the island’s black sand beaches, or spend the afternoon at the small village of Ginostra, where an interesting blend of Neapolitan and Sicilian sweet delicacies meet rural Sicilian countryside.
The day’s sailing
- 16 Nautical miles
- 5 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, Shower, Rubbish, Restaurants, Provisioning, Bars, Electricity, Ice, Gift Shop
Panarea to 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
Selena to 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
Filicudi to Lipari
Next, we set course for Lipari, both the largest and oldest of the Aeolian Islands. You’ll moor overnight in the Port of Lipari. Enjoy an aperitif then stroll picturesque streets along the harbour’s lively seafront.
The day’s sailing
- 3.5 Hr Sailing time
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Restaurants, Provisioning, Bike hire
Lipari to Portorosa
From Lipari, you can plot a direct 22nm route back to Portorosa, or opt for a more relaxed route, winding your way back to our base. Pop into the Vulcano National Park for a scenic final stop, or set a course for the Milazzo Peninsula. On your return, you will complete a quick but thorough debrief, after which you are free to enjoy your final night on Sicily as you please.
The day’s sailing
- 4.5 Hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for the area.
Things to do
Sunbathing, Snorkelling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Restaurants, Provisioning, Bars, Fuel, ATM
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