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SAILING CONDITIONS
Sicily and the archipelago of eight Aeolian islands
(Lipari), named after the mythical God of Wind
Aeolus, was once a hideout used by pirates as a base
for their numerous attacks. The dominant winds
throughout the year are north-westerly (Mistral) and
south-easterly (Scirocco). You will encounter calm
skies for 70 % of the summer.
The Amalfi coast and up towards Naples and the
Pontine Islands: the weather is generally very good.
Winds are mainly westerly (the Ponent) to
north-easterly (the Grecale) but it is not rare that
the wind drops completely. Near the coasts there are
thermal winds that pick up at the end of the morning
and can reach up to 15 knots at the end of the
afternoon, when at their strongest.
The Isle of Elba and the Isles of the Tuscan
Arhcipelago (Giglio and Giannutri): Tramontana,
mistral and Sirocco are generally found in this
area. Otherwise the winds are light and of varying
force, direction and frequency.
ACCESS FROM FRANCE
For Italy:
- Flights Paris-Palermo or Paris-Catana for Sicily.
- Flights Paris-Rome then internal flights to Naples
the Pontine Islands.
For Sardinia:
- Flights Paris-Olbia or ferry from
Bonifacio (south
Corsica) to Santa Teresa (north Sardinia).
- Ferry from Genoa to the Isle of Elba.
Links:
www.alitalia.com
www.corsicaferries.com
PRATICAL INFORMATION
European zone of the Euro. Provisions easily bought
at each base. "La pasta" is a classic on board so
look out for "De Cecco" or "Voiello" brand names and
of course the numerous accompanying sauces unheard
of on the continent. At each port of call you will
discover colourful markets, pungent with the scents
of Mediterranean vegetables, excellent meats and a
multitude of cheese. Don’t miss out of a few bottles
of Limoncello or local sparkling wines.
TAXES and ADMINISTRATION
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 NOT
TO BE MISSED
The Magdalena archipelago in north-eatern Sardinia,
the natural reserve of Caprera and Porto Cervo,
famous meeting point for the international jet-set.
In the Aeolian Islands, anchorage off Stromboli, at
the foot of a live volcano, that spews white-hot
larva, the pumice-stone mines of Panarea, Vulcano
and its sulphuric hot springs, Lipari’s museum and
castle...
From Palerma, head westwards along the coast between
San Vito Lo Capo, Trapani and Marsala among the
Egades Islands. To the east, the wind will lead you
to Cefalu and the oriental point of Sicily at
Messine.
Capri is unforgettable, surrounded by the
picturesque Isles of Ischia, Procida, Palmarola,
Ponza and Ventotena.
Between Genoa and La Spezia, visit the magnificent
coast of Cape Porto Fino to Cape Porto Venere via
Santa Margarita, Sestri Levante, "Cinque Terre".
Then set sail towards the south to, Capraïa and the
Isle of Elba: creeks of crystal water or large bays
fringed with white beaches.
Further to the south you will encounter, Montecristo
and Cala Maestre, then the Iles of Giglio and
Giannutri and the Gulf of Spalmatoi and finally the
Argentario peninsula and its breathtakingly high
rocky inlets.
 Capri
- Departure from NAPLES
Capri island
- 1 week
 The
city of Naples, seeped in
mythological, Greek and Roman
history, the Vesuvius and Pompeii
close to the city, the island of
Capri, famous for its flowers,
Ischia, Positano Amalfi to give
pleasure to all of your senses.
We then set sail for Procida,
coloured with orange and lemon trees
(12 m), Procida-Ischia, St.
Angelo-Capri (rocky landscapes and
historical palaces and villas) (16
m), Capri-Sorrento-Amalfi (25 m),
Amalfi-Ventotene (57 m), and
returning to Naples.
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