AEOLIAN ISLANDS
Weekly Yacht Charter on board: - Aicon 75 Fly Lutetia - Aicon 64 Fly Marilyn - Aicon 64 Fly Cinzia - Aicon 56 Fly Lauross - Cranchi 50 Med Magia The Aeolian Islands are a volcanic archipelago, composed by seven islands: Stromboli, Vulcano, Panarea, Salina, Lipari, Alicudi and Filicudi. The archipelago is named after the demigod of the winds Aeolus. The islands are located at north east of Sicily, in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Crystal clear waters, breathtaking sunsets, unique flavors and unforgettable emotions, that’s what Aeolian Islands Yacht Charter means. To discover volcanic beaches, picturesque villages and landscapes marked by fire, water and wind. Ridges emerged millions of years ago by the same volcanic complex submarine. It is the Aeolian archipelago, made up of seven “sisters” islands, each one different.
Day 1st: Departure from Milazzo The first stop is scheduled in Volcano on the South-western part of the island between the splendid bays; lunch break and from here we proceed to the faraglioni in the channel between Lipari and Vulcano, relax. In the afternoon arrival in Lipari, preferably in Porto Pignataro. From this moment it will be possible to follow cultural and gastronomic routes, such as visits to local producers cellars to taste the typical malvasia. Follows and then dinner in the restaurant to taste the Aeolian cuisine, manicured as old recipes. We conclude the evening with tasting of excellent and renowned pastry shop on the island.
Day 2nd: Travel to Panarea
First stop in the beautiful Bay of Cala Junco and successively to the island of Lisca Bianca for a swim among its beautiful waters. Continue browsing to the small island of Basiluzzo, where you will make a relaxing lunch break; in the afternoon continue to the rock "La Nave", located north of Panarea, from which you can admire a splendid sunset within a Cove bordered by walls of volcanic rock that rise from the sea to a height of about 200 metres. In the late afternoon is expected to return to port to secure a place in the roadstead or buoys. Dinner at typical restaurant in Panarea, or Raja locale always in vogue, where the night continues until dawn between magnificent Mediterranean environments and the musica ricercata absolutely typical of "Raja".
Day 3rd: breakfast on board in Panarea or Stromboli Bay
Departure for passage under the sciara del fuoco and follow route on typical Strombolicchio islet about half a mile from the island, visit to the island. Stop for lunch in the peaceful Bay of Ginostra. Relaxation time and immediately after visiting the tiny settlement of Ginostra positioned South of the island.
In the late afternoon arrival in front of the picturesque harbour town of Stromboli where it will end for the night. Dinner in the sought after "Bluebeard". Late In the evening possible passage by boat under the sciara del fuoco to observe, at night, the magnificent volcanic explosions with games and lapilli. Explosions, occur at intervals of about 15 minutes, typical of the so-called Strombolian activity, unique in the world of volcanoes.
Day 4th: Dreakfast in rada and soon departing for Salina Along the way, stop at a Bay of Panarea for a bathroom, it continues for Salina and the first break is expected in the beautiful Bay of Pollara; following lunch and relax. Continue browsing and you point at the village of Malfa, passing along the coast which extends to "Capo Faro", along the way you can admire the wonderful landscape, characterized by two mountains, Fossa delle Felci and Monte dei Porri. From this perspective, you can observe the cultivation of vines for the production of malvasia di Salina. Dubbed Capo Faro, you reach the charming town of St. Marina where you ormeggerà in dock at the new Marina in the country. Following ground activities organized and tasting of the best Malvasia. Concludes with dinner at one of the restaurants of the Aeolian Islands.
Day 5th: Transfer to Punta Lingua, Salina In Punta Lingua, you will taste the famous granite bar with real fruit "Alfredo", located in the quaint and ancient village of language. Here you find the old salina takes its name from the island. The language is characterized by ancient houses immersed in Saline vegetation. It is part of the Harbour and sharing continued to sail along the southwest coast of the island. Break the "three stones" for a bathroom; late morning departure for Filicudi, far from Salina just 10 miles. Arrival in Filicudi in very first afternoon; It then continues to the characteristic Rock "the barrel" located approximately half a mile on the north side of the island, with its 75 m from the sea rises and stands out for its very narrow and elongated. The water mirror of this area is the most impressive of this area and its seabed populated by colorful fish hover between 4 and 30 meters deep. The place is suitable for snorkeling. Lunch break and relax. In the afternoon you visit the beautiful "Grotta del Bue Marino", absolutely the most suggestive of the Aeolian archipelago. To follow is located quayside berth or at buoys, at the typical village Pecorini a Mare. Dinner at one of the restaurants on the island.
Day 6th: Breakfast on the boat, eparture from Pecorini Sailing along the southern coast of the island in the direction of Capo Graziano. Pause for a dip and then departure to Alicudi. Arrival to the island in late morning. Unique bath rock break Jail, the place lends itself to snorkeling activities to the renowned beauty of the seabed. Following lunch and relaxation time. In the afternoon navigation pass in front of the typical village of Alicudi, with eventual trip to Earth. Alicudi is 680 meters high and has no roads. the houses are perched on mountain ridges and the country develops from bottom to top and the means of transport is the Mule. To the North of the island you can see the unique Aeolian style villas, set on a green plateau that slopes gently on a cobblestone beach. Among the seven Aeolian Islands, Alicudi remains the more isolated and the less frequented by tourism. Surely with Filicudi best expressed the ancient and original nature of the Aeolian archipelago. In the afternoon departure for Lipari with arrival in Porto in the evening Pignataro. Dinner at one of the best restaurants and nightlife tour.
Day 7th: Breakfast on board Departure from Porto Pignataro for pumice caves (Lipari), characterized by a sea of light and colour. Pause for a bathroom; then it's off to the volcano. Stop for lunch and relaxing moment in a typical peak Mulberry Cove, located on the South side of the island. In the afternoon you can make the ascent to the crater of the volcano, or alternatively, sailing along the West Coast with a visit to the "Grotta del Cavallo".Bathroom break and return to Milazzo Marina.