Sicily, Aeolians | Cabin charter sailing cruise | Family holiday

We'll set sail from Tropea's harbour and head towards the Aeolian islands on our cabin charter cruise. The harbour is situated at the foot of beautiful Tropea, a few meters from its famous beaches, 6 miles from Cape Vaticano, 27 miles from the Aeolian islands and is the perfect base to set off for the Aeolian islands. It's a modern marina offering all facilities to satisfy the most demanding sailor with a supermarket and parking lot for those who take part in sailing cruises.

Meet the skipper and attend a briefing in the early afternoon. Check in on the boat and last preparartions before setting sail towards Stromboli.

Stromboli is one of the most picturesque islands of the Aeolian archipealgo, with a smoke pinnacle often adorning its top and with the typical smell of sulfur. The quaintest area at sea is "Sciara di Fuoco" to the north-east, a mass of puring lava descending to the sea and creating a very peculiar environment, especially when sailing at night. Arrival and overnight at anchor.

Breakfast on the mainland based on granitas and croissants. After a fresh swim and sail to Ginostra, we'll sail to the western coast, to reach Lipari, and see the White Beach, also called Pumice Beach, Punta Castagna and Acquacalda. Arrival at the Marina Grande in Lipari, in the evening it is possible to stoll along the alleys of Marina Piccola. Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast on board and then sail southward to Salina. Break for lunch in the famous Bay of Pollara, popular thanks to its sea stack. This area is rich in caves that can be visited. Evening in Salina and dinner in one of its typical restaurants.

Wake up in Salina and, after breakfast, we'll depart to Vulcano.

The circumnavigation of the island starts in Porto di Levante, well-known for its fumaroles and thermal springs. Continuing to north-west we'll arrive to the Peninsula of Vulcanello, and then, crossing the canal that separates Vulcano from Lipari and sailing southwards, we'll reach the gorgeous Horse's Cave, characterized by wonderful tricks of the light. Proceeding with the navigation we'll arrive in Faro di Gelso and then back to Porto di Levante.

Dinner and overnight at anchor at Porto di Levante or in Lipari.

Breakfast on board and departure to Panarea to reach Baia di Cala Junco, a wonderful natural pool, considered by many as the most beautiful place in Panarea. The water is transparent and boasts colors from green to turquoise. This inlet is enclosed among rocky walls and it's really crowded in the summer months. Break in Baia Milazzese and then disembarkation to visit the mainland with its movida, little bars and to discover the typical fashionable sarongs and shoes.

Breakfast on the mainland in Panarea in the late morning and departure to Stromboli, weather permitting. Otherwise, relax and swims between Lisca Bianca and Basiluzzo. On the bottom sea, close to Basiluzzo, it is possible to admire ruins belonging to the Roman period. It is also possible to glimpse the islets of Lisca Bianca, Bottaro, Lisca Nera and Dattilo with its particular pyramidal shape. Dinner and overnight in Panarea.

Breakfast on board and sail towards Stromboli to swim and taste the Sicilian "arancini", fried rice balls, typical of the island. After lunch navigation to Tropea to reach in the late afternoon, around 6.30 pm, the marina. The evening will be spent on the mainland walking along the suggestive paths. Aperitif and dinner in the historic center. Overnight on board. 

Breakfast on board and disembarkation before 9 am in Tropea.