Marina di Portorosa is the ideal destination for yachtsmen. The marina has 600 berths and can accommodate superyachts up to 70 meters in length. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and offer a wide range of services such as electricity, fresh water, fuel stations, a yacht club and a shopping plaza. The marina is ideally located close to restaurants and bars, offering delicious local cuisine and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. The marina also offers easy access to many of Sicily's beautiful beaches and breathtaking coastline, making it the ideal place to explore this magnificent region.
Milazzo is known in Italy as the gateway to the Aeolian Islands. It has retained an important strategic position since its foundation over 2,500 years ago, and its historic charm has been preserved, making it an interesting stopover on your trip to Sicily.
Located at the southern tip of the Aeolian Islands, the island of Vulcano is named after the Roman god of fire and is, of course, home to an active volcano that has erupted frequently. Don't let the smell of sulfur put you off: here you'll find fantastic hiking trails, beaches with dark volcanic sand and mud baths said to have beneficial properties.
Panarea is the ideal destination for a luxurious island getaway. Everyone has heard of Capri, but in Italy, it's the locals who know Panarea. During the summer, VIPs, actors and wealthy Italian youth flock to this glamorous little island for yachting vacations, romantic getaways and nightly parties. Although Panarea has a rich history, including the remains of a Bronze Age village, tourism has not affected it much and it remains an authentic destination.
North of Sicily, in the Aeolian Islands, lies the ancient island of Salina. This little gem has been inhabited since the 4th century and is an incredibly picturesque place to drop anchor and soak up the breathtaking views of the island's dramatic landscape. In Salina, you'll find sleepy villages, hills adorned with wild vines and verdant mountains rising to meet the sky. Days are spent sipping wine in the local cellars, strolling through the pretty villages, shopping in the boutiques of Santa Marina Salina and sampling the best of Sicilian cuisine.
Part of the Aeolian Islands, Filiculi has several small villages and very fertile soil, where grapes, olives, cereals and vegetables are grown. The island is also of great archaeological importance, as it was a prosperous production and trading site around 2000 B.C. Capo Graziano is home to the ruins of over 30 oval huts dating from this period. With only 300 residents on the island, it's a beautiful escape and a peaceful place to drop anchor in one of the many quiet coves.
Alicudi is a wild island, one of the seven that make up the Aeolian archipelago off the coast of Sicily. Alicudi is the most remote and least populated island. Charter customers will find themselves in a place of pure, untamed charm, with no stores, cars or even streets. Donkeys transport goods to this town, where fewer than 100 people live year-round. True hikers can climb to the top of the ancient crater and stand atop Monte Filo dell'Arpa, 675 meters above sea level.
A successful destination - Capo d'Orlando is a small Sicilian fishing village that has become a popular tourist destination. Located on the northeast coast, this small seaside resort is all about the beauty of the beach. Stretching for an impressive 2 km, with white sand and pebbles, a lighthouse and a palm tree promenade, it promises summer swimming and warm evenings with a drink in hand. This charismatic town backs onto the mountains, offering breathtaking views of the Aeolian Islands at sunset. When you're not contemplating the horizon or swimming in the blue sea, you can visit museums housed in 19th-century villas, ancient thermal baths adorned with frescoes, caves and castle ruins.