Itineraries
AEOLIAN ISLANDS - SICILY:
Spectacular sceneries, sandy beaches, colours, exhilarating flavours and fragrances have always made the Aeolian Islands
a much sought after place by the ancient gods. Today, although the Islands are symbol of tourism, they still respect the past,
fashionable but at the same time a place where one can listen to or be culled by the sound of the sea or the rustling of the
breeze among the sails and the trees. There are seven Islands that make up the archipelago: Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Panarea,
Stromboli, Filicudi and Alicudi.
They extend over an area of approximately 45 miles from East to West and 30 miles from North to South;
they are all of volcanic origin, some with craters still in activity.
We can propose two itinerary, thar are similar but it's different for a departure bases.
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Itinerary 01 _ _ FROM LIPARI or MILAZZO
Lipari / Milazzo - Salina - Filicudi - Alicudi - Malfa - Panarea - Vulcano - Lipari / Milazzo
Week saturday/saturday
Departure Bases: Lipari Island or Milazzo Port (Sicily)
Info
The harbour of Milazzo is located at the beginning of the harmonious peninsula within the eastern side of the bay.
The harbour perimeter is 2,500 meters long and encompases a single basin.
It is a good bases to start in eolian island in sailing boat, catamaran, 4 ore di navigazione circa.
In the NE it is protected by a two-pronged wharf (Marullo wharf and Foraneo wharf) and in the South by an inner wharf.
Itinerary 02 _ _ FROM TROPEA or VIBO VALENTIA
Tropea / Vibo Valentia - Stromboli - Lipari - Salina - Filicudi/Vulcano - Lingua- Panarea - Stromboli - Tropea/ Vibo Valentia
Week saturday/saturday
Departure Bases: Tropea or Vibo Valentia (Calabry)
Info Tropea
Tropea has quickly become the capital of tourism in Calabria, a must for anyone who wants to spend their holidays in Calabry, famous for the sea, the hstory and the picturesque old town with its baroque palaces.
Tropea City is a perfect bases to saling in Eolian Island, infact we departure from the Port of Tropea to arrive in Stromboli (about 4h)
Tropea is a municipality located within the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria.
The town is a famous bathing place, situated on a reef, in the gulf of St. Euphemia.
The town of Tropea has almost completely preserved its XVIth century planning and is both historically and architecturally fascinating. The Tropea marina was built in 2005 with all facilities for sailors (supermarket, bar, showers and wifi). The Aeolian Islands are only 30 miles from Tropea, closer than they are from Vibo Valentia.
Info Vibo Valentia Port (Calabry)
The charming coastal town, which lies at the foot of Mount Castelluccio in San Venere bay, is the safest and most developped tourist-landing place between Salerno and Reggio Calabria. The harbour of Vibo Valentia Marina is formed by a curved wharf with quay and by an inner wharf.
Info Navigation Areas: Sicily Islands
LIPARI
The main island, certainly the richest in history, inhabited since the Palaeolithic Age.
The most striking feature of the ancient remains is certainly the castle, dating back to the VI century and situated on
the ancient acropolis. Today, the castle houses the "Aeolian Archeological Museum" which relates the History of the Islands
from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. Characteristic of the Island are: the pumice-stone quarries of Porticello,
which render the beach and surrounding waters a peculiar white colour; the Faraglioni to the south off Vulcano;
the lively square of Marina Corta; Sottomonastero, or Marina Lunga, a landing place with a quay reserved for boats in transit.
The tourist port of "Pignataro" is situated to the extreme north of the inlet. It is protected by an outer quay with bollards
and rings.
STROMBOLI
It has a typical volcano shape, and the spectacle it offers is unique. At night, sailing in front of Stromboli,
you can see the so-called "Sciara di fuoco" characterized by the free fall of fire lapillus in the sea;
this "fire show" is simply breathtaking. A sight worth seeing!
VULCANO
The island of thermal springs and mud-bathing, a destination of sport enthusiasts who can appreciate and enjoy the beauty
of its waters together with that of the volcano, from which there are breathtaking sights, for example, the view of the
surrounding islands and the isthmus connecting Vulcano to Vulcanello. The island offers a variety of sceneries but access
to the most beautiful spots are to be reached by sea: La Grotta del Cavallo, the pool of Venere, the beaches to the South
and the numerous caves to the West.
SALINA
This Island with its steep rugged coastline is the most unspoilt of the Islands. It is formed by two extinct volcanoes:
"Monte Fossa delle Felci and "Monte dei Porri" which give it an aspect for which the ancient name of Island was derived:
"Dydime" or rather twins. Salina is named after the salt-works to the South-east, beyond cape "Lingua".
The island is formed of numerous small natural bays, among which, Pollara, with its beaches and deserted fishermen's cottages,
very picturesque at sunset; Rinella with its black-coloured grottos , which has been transformed into a small port.
The very first tourist port of the Aeolian Islands was realized at Santa Marina Salina.
PANAREA
Limpid waters, craggy cliffs and fascinating seabeds make Panarea a much sought after place for sub aquatic sports.
Young and lively tourists are attracted not only by the beauty of Panarea but by the vivacious nightlife.
By day one can visit the Bronze Age village located on the promontory of cape Milazzese where the cliffs form a splendid calanque:
Cala Junco, which is one of the most beautiful places of all the Islands.
FILICUDI
Beautiful island! In the past it was called Phenicusa that means reach of brackens. It's oval-shape and in the south-east side
it extends to Capo Graziano headland, a little peninsula linked to the main Filicudi part by a part of land.
The inhabitants (called "Filicudari") are scattered in the three main parts of the island: Filicudi Porto,
Valle Chiesa and Pecorini a Mare. There you can also find the very important and characteristic 85-metre rock,
the so-called "La canna", which rises in the middle of the sea. Its landscape and its breathtaking sunset seen
from "Punta Stimpagnato" are also wonderful... what a mystical experience!
ALICUDI
A real hermitage of calm and peace... the only means of transport you can find there is a mule! In the past it was called Ericusa
because it is reach of heathers in each part of its promenades. Its 140 inhabitants live there, fishing and working the land,
in the only centre of the island, near the harbour. It is mainly formed by the extinct volcano of Montagnola, dating back about
150,000 years ago.
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