Sicily and the Aeolian Islands

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1 ITALY Sicily and the Aeolian Islands The history of Sicily is rich and varied It consists mostly of successive waves of invaders (the Greeks that founded Syracuse in 734 BC, the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Arabs, the Normans and the Spaniards) occupying the island and leaving cultural influences which have blended in often fascinating ways, such as the unique Arabic-Norman architecture of the Middle Ages. Sicily is well known for its unique natural beauty, Etna's volcano and its very imposing coasts, islands and islets. Sant Agata di Militello is a pleasant town placed in the province of Messina, between the hills and the sea, in the middle way between Palermo and Messina, exactly in front of the Aeolian Islands. Easily reachable from both the international airports of Palermo (160 Km) and Catania (200 km), to whom it is directly linked through a very new superhighway and a continuous railway system, it is the ideal point to leave for a sailing trip to the Aeolian Islands but it offers you also many others different and interesting itineraries for your weekly charters. Alicudi, Filicudi, Lipari, Panarea, Salina, Stromboli, Vulcano will be in front of you, at only 25 nautical miles: in about three hours of sailing you will have on your disposal a whole archipelago of seven islands to be circumnavigated. As soon as you will have hoisted your main sail up and opened your genoa, you will be able to sight the red and black rocks with the green Indian figs of Alicudi, the bushes of brooms and the so called Cave of Isole Egadi Trapani the Marine-Ox of Filicudi, the typical fumes of sulphur of Vulcano, the wild promontories of Salina and the white beaches Marsala of Lipari; sailing a little bit more, then, you will see the so called Faraglioni and the typical low-houses of Panarea and the infernal spectacle of the slopes of Stromboli standing out in front of you. On the contrary, if you will decide to sail along the coast, going on the east side, you can penetrate into the numerous bays of incomparable beauty that you find between Capo d Orlando I. Pantelleria Palermo EOLIAN ISLANDS I. Filicudi I. Panarea I. Salina I. Alicudi I. Lipari Cefalu S. Agata Militelo I. Vulcano Catania Siracusa Messina Reggio Calabria 18

2 Italy: 7 days itinerary Departure: S. Agata Militello Total distance: 137 nautical miles approximately 2nd day: S. Agata Militello - Vulcano (26 nm) 3rd day: Vulcano - Panarea - Stromboli (27 nm) 4th day: Stromboli - Filicudi (33 nm) 5th day: Filicudi - Salina (12 nm) 6th day: Salina - Lipari (10 nm) 7th day: Lipari - S. Agata Militello (29 nm) Departure: Marsala Total distance: 163 nautical miles approximately - Marsala - Pantelleria (59m) 2nd day: Pantelleria 3rd day: Pantelleria 4th day: Pantelleria - Favignana (69 nm) 5th day: Favignana - Marettimo (10 nm) 6th day: Marettimo - Levanzo (12 nm) 7th day: Levanzo - Marsala (13 nm) Weather & Wind and Messina, having a look from the sea to the stately Sanctuary of the Madonna of Tindari, and you can moor in the near harbours of Capo d Orlando, Porto Rosa, Milazzo or Messina, or you can continue further than the strait of Messina to visit the wonderful Taormina or to organize an unforgettable trip on the Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, but you can also decide to direct your boat straight to the Tyrrhenian coasts of South-Calabria. Going on the west side, in no more than three hours you can reach the picturesque harbour of Cefalù, or you can continue in the direction of Palermo, the capital of Sicily. Our second base in Sicily is located in Marsala, a picturesque town, founded by the Carthaginians but took the name from the Arabs (Marsal-Allah, harbour of God), well known from the popular wine. Marsala it's a pleasent relaxed place from where you can sail North West for visiting in a range of 25 miles the Egadi Islands that are three principal islands, Favignana, Marettimo and Levanzo, or sailling South for visiting Pantelleria, an island of volcanic origin, and the barren rocky island of Lampedusa that has recently become popular for the good underwater fishing around the coast. Marsala is also ideal as a starting point to Malta (120 miles) and of course to Tunisia. The normal summer winds are from the NW occasionally going around the W. There may also be winds from the NE. 19

3 ITALY Sardinia CORSE (FRANCE) Bonifacio I. ST. MARIA I. LA MADDALENA I. SPARGI I. CAPRERA Palau I. ASINARA Portisco Olbia Porto Rotondo I. MOTORIO Porto Torres Ottiolu La Caletta Portisco base is located in the beautiful Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast), between Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo, only 10 minutes from Olbia Airport. Marina di Portisco, which is a natural green cove, is ideal for sailing tourism and it offers a variety of services in a warm and hospitable environment. SARDEGNA (ITALY) Departing from Portisco, you can sail to large number of destinations: Madalena Archipelago is a natural park scattered of unique beaches, among which the famous pink beach (spiaggia rosa) in Budelli. The wild Corsica lies on the other side of the Bocche di Bonifacio. The northern coast of Sardinia as far as the beautiful and untouched island of Asinara and the eastern coast as far as the gulf of Osorei, which is the preferred habitat of the last populations of foca monaca (monk seal). During these trips you can easily find well-equipped shorelines; you can enjoy a lifetime holiday in a exclusive environment. Oristano Oristano I. DI SAN PIETRO Carloforte Casaletta Porto Ponte Romano I. DI SAN ANTIOCCO Porto Teulada Cagliari Arbatax I. DEI CAVOLI 20

4 Italy: 7 days itinerary Departure: Portisco Total distance: 80 nautical miles approximately 2nd day: Portisco - Cala di Volpe - Porto Cervo - Cannigione (14 nm) 3rd day: Cannigione - Palau (4 nm) 4th day: Palau - Budelli - Santa Maria - Razzoli - Bonifacio (22 nm) 5th day: Bonifacio - Lavezzi - Santa Teresa (12 nm) 6th day: Santa Teresa - Porto Pollo - Palau (12 nm) 7th day: Palau - Portisco (15 nm) Weather & Wind As far as the climate is concerned, both bases enjoy the typical Mediterranean weather, uncommon to middle latitudes with an average temperature without remarkable variations during the year, which makes the conditions for sailing ideal for a 9-month period (from March to November). Regarding the winds, you will find a sea breeze from NW in the western coast (force 4), while on the southern coast the breeze comes from SE (force 3). The strongest winds in the northern and western coasts come from N-NW. 21

5 ITALY The Tuscan Islands For exploring the magnificent west coast of Italy and world known for its beauty island of Corsica, we have chosen three excellent locations, two in the mainland, in the new built Etrusca Marina of Scarlino (Puntone) and in the famous marina of Punta Ala, one in the island of Elba, in marina Portoferraio situated in walking distance from the ferry terminal. CAPRAIA Portoferraio Piombino Folonica Scarlino Punta Ala ITALY Island of Elba is the largest, richest and most beautiful island of the Archipelago Toscano. Its coast is much indented and there are numerous attractive harbours and anchorages. The slopes are extensively terraced and the island is always green even in the middle of summer. It is a green and colorful spot that enchanted the exiled Napoleon. PIANOSA ELBA Talamone You can sail to the western Italian mainland coast, and to the Tuscan archipelago consisting of Gorgona, Capraia, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri. It is a popular cruising ground for yachts, however you may end up staying longer than you planned, seduced by the charm of these islands. You may also explore the Ligurian coast, Corsica and Sardinia. MONTECRISTO GIGLIO GIANNUTRI 22

6 Italy: 7 days itinerary Departure: Elba Total distance: 195 nautical miles approximately 2nd day: Elba - Capraia (25 nm) 3rd day: Capraia - Bastia (Corsica) (25 nm) 4th day: Bastia - Campoloro (Corsica) (20 nm) 5th day: Campoloro - Montecristo - Isola del Giglio (60 nm) 6th day: Isola del Giglio - Isola di Giannutri (10 nm) 7th day: Isola di Giannutri - Elba (55 nm) Weather & Wind The prevailing wind in the summer is from W - NW. There will frequent be SE winds around Capraia, Elba and the mainland coast down to Giannutri, and frequent periods of calm. Often there will be a light W or SW wind at night. In the spring and autumn there are frequent local squalls around the islands, usually easily spotted as a ragged black line of cloud, though they do not normally last for long. 23

7 ITALY Gulf of Naples Agropoli Agropoli, pearl of Cilento, land of myth and nature. The geographic position of Agropoli is barycentre between Capo Campanella (Sorrento) and Capo Palinuro. It is an ideal starting point for sailing tours towards the various landingplaces and islands strewn in the Gulf of Napoli and along the Costiera Cilentana, famous for its unpolluted natural beauties and its important archaeological and historical vestiges. Sailing along these coasts means to follow the footsteps of Ulisse, the Homeric hero, who resisted the song of Siren Leucosia, who was transformed, then, into a rock (Punta Licosa) and of Enea, in return from burning Troy, who lost here his loyal helmsman Palinuro. Another interesting itinerary to follow is to sail south towards the Aeolian Islands. Formia Gaeta I. PALMAROLA I. ZANONE I. DI PONZA ANDROS Napoli Bagnoli I. D ISCHIA Amalfi Salerno I. DI CAPRI Paestum Agropoli S. Marco di Castellabate Acciaroli Marina De Casal Velino Scario Maratea 24

8 Italy: 7 days itinerary Departure: Agropoli Total Distance: 141 nautical miles approximately 2nd day: Agropoli - Amalfi (24 nm) 3rd day: Amalfi - Sorrento (20 nm) 4th day: Sorrento - Ischia (20 nm) 5th day: Ischia - Capri (18 nm) 6th day: Capri - Acciaroli (43 nm) 7th day: Acciaroli - Agropoli (16 nm) 14 days itinerary Departure: Agropoli Total Distance: 362 nautical miles approximately 2nd day: Agropoli - Marina di Camerota (30 nm) 3rd day: Marina di Camerota - Cetraro (43 nm) 4th day: Cetraro - Tropea (50 nm) 5th day: Tropea - Lipari (45 nm) 6th day: Lipari - Vulcano (4 nm) 7th day: Vulcano - Filicudi (16 nm) 8th day: Filicudi - Salina (14 nm) 9th day: Salina - Panarea (13 nm) 10th day: Panarea - Stromboli (13 nm) 11th day: Stromboli - Cetraro (52 nm) 12th day: Cetraro - Maratea (31 nm) 13th day: Maratea - Palinuro (22 nm) 14th day: Palinuro - Agropoli (30 nm) 15th day: Disembarkation 25

9 ITALY Grado Marina Primero Our fleet in Marina Primero is situated just in the heart of Europe, between Triest and Venice only a few hours drive from Munich, Vienna or Milan, 15 Km. from Trieste Airport in Ronchi dei Legionari. Marina Primero is only 7 Km from Grado, renowned seaside and thermal resort, holiday destination for thousands of tourists from all over the world. Grado and the Lagoon are an original landscape, artistic and anthropological microcosm within the Region Friuli Venezia Giulia and the Province of Gorizia as well. Its intricate and remote historical events are linked up with the history of Aquileia from the time of the first barbarian invasions, and with the history of the Republic of Venice. At the fall of the Republic of Venice Aquileia shared the lots of the Habsburg counties of Gorizia and Gradisca and at the fall of the Austrian Empire its history combined with the most recent Italian history. The Adriatic sea is mainly swept by two winds: the Bora blowing from north-east, cool and dry, and the Sirocco blowing from south-east, warm and wet. The possibility to orientate the navigation in both directions consented in ancient times the development of the sea connections. Julius Caesar s ships maintained communications with the legions in Aquileia using the changes of the wind. The isle of Grado was the first port for these ancient navigators who coming from the isle used to sail up the lagoon and then the river Natissa till Aquileia. Grado was already famous and Venice didn t exist yet. The rest of the history, that of the Patriarchs, of Venice daughter-town of Grado, of the Habsburgs, of Middle-Europe, you can come and discover yourselves here, on this wonderful isle born from the winds Bora and Scirocco. 26

10 I T A L Y Panzano I T A L Y Panzano Laguna di Grado Grado Grado Pineta Laguna di Grado Grado Grado Golfo Pinetadi Trieste TIA R IA Piran Piran Golfo di Trieste Izole Izole SLOVENIA Trieste Muggia Muggia Koper SLOVENIA Trieste Koper SLOVENIA CROATIA ISTRIA Nord Adriatic Sea: 7 days itinerary Departure: Grado Total distance: 111 nautical miles approximately 2nd day: Grado Novigrad (25 nm) 3rd day: Novigrad Rovinj (16 nm) 4th day: Rovinj Brijuni (12 nm) 5th day: Brijuni Porec (20 nm) 6th day: Porec Piran (26 nm) 7th day: Piran Grado (12 nm) 14 days itinerary Departure: Grado Total distance: 261 nautical miles approximately 2nd day: Grado Porec (32 nm) 3rd day: Porec Veruda (26 nm) 4th day: Veruda Malj Losjni (32 nm) 5th day: Malj Losjni Susak Hillovik (16 nm) 6th day: Hillovik Silba (11 nm) 7th day: Silba Simunj Pag (12 nm) 8th day: Simunj Pag Rab (21 nm) 9th day: Rab Osor (22 nm) 10th day: Osor Medulin (23 nm) 11th day: Medulin Rovinj (24 nm) 12th day: Rovinj Novigrad (16 nm) 13th day: Novigrad Piran (15 nm) 14th day: Piran Grado (12 nm) 15th day: Disembarkation CROATIA ISTRIA Rijeka Susak Porec KRK Pula CRES RAB Osor UNIJE LOSINJ A D R I A T I C S E A SILBA OLIB PAG 27