There are around 22 nautical miles to Lipari and you should reach the port in about 4 hours, depending on your course and speed.Īttention: approaching the island, keep an eye on the ferries, because the Port of Lipari has heavy traffic.

The Port of Lipari is situated on the south-eastern part of the island at 38☂8'38.0'N 14★7'47.8'E. Portorosa to Lipari Island – Leg 1 Sailing to LipariĪfter provisioning the boat and leaving Portorosa Marina, you need to head N-NW to Lipari Island. Catamaran (38 feet) with four cabins starting price: 541 EUR/day.ġ.Sailing cruiser (37 feet) with three cabins starting price: 198 EUR/day.Leg 7 - Vulcano Island to Portorosa – 18 nautical miles – 3 hoursĪeolian islands itinerary, Italy Picture copyright: Rent your boat in Portorosa.Leg 6 - Alicudi&Filicudi Islands to Vulcano Island – 30 nautical miles – 5.5.Leg 5 - Salina Island to Alicudi&Filicudi Islands – 25 nautical miles – 4.5 hours.Leg 4 - Stromboli Island to Salina Island – 23 nautical miles – 4 hours.Leg 3 - Panarea Island to Stromboli Island – 13 nautical miles – 2.5 hours.Leg 2 - Lipari Island to Panarea Island – 12 nautical miles – 2 hours.Leg 1 - Portorosa to Lipari Island – 22 nautical miles – 4 hours.Depending on your boat type, course and pace the below information may vary. You will start from Portorosa Marina Yaching, and sail on your yacht for more than 145 nautical miles around sparkling Mediterranean waters, wonderful blending of cultures and outdoor adventures. Prepare for a 7 days memorable journey, sailing around the Aeolian Islands. The windiest time in the Aeolian Islands is November to April with an average of 14 knots.Ĭheck regularly the forecast on the VHF Radio - Channel 68 or mobile apps like Windy or Lightning. During summer, you will mostly have a gentle breeze, with average winds of 8.6 knots, so a good opportunity to raise the sails and enjoy the breeze, but it’s also recommended to keep an eye on the storms, as wind can blow with up to 40 knots in this region.

The best temperatures are expected in May to July and October to November with an average of 23☌. If you are looking for the warmest time to sail in the Aeolian Islands, then you should sail from July to September, with westerly winds and an average of 26.6☌ with highs up to 31☌. Around Milazzo there are four marinas that offer charter services: Marina di Portorosa, Marina Capo Nord, Poseidon Marina, Porto di Milazzo. From the airport you can rent-a-car or travel by bus and ferry to Milazzo. You can arrive by plane at Aeroporto Dello Stretto ‘Tito Minniti’ in Regio Calabria, being the closest airport for your point of departure in the Aeolian Islands. A glass of Malvasia sweet wine is the perfect sun-downer on board of your rented boat. On the other hand, you will be impressed by the sweet villages, fascinating traditions and delicious local dishes. Hiking extinct and active volcanoes, bathing on black sand beaches, sailing around the incredible rock formations and caves off the coast are just some of the highlights. Each of the seven UNESCO protected islands: Lipari, Panarea, Stromboli, Salina, Alicudi, Filicudi and Vulcano, has its own distinct landscape and offerings. He kept the violent Storm-Winds locked away inside the cavernous interior of his isle, unleashing them only at the command of greatest gods to wreak devastation upon the world.

The God was the divine keeper of the winds and king of the mythical, floating island of Aeolia. The volcanic archipelago of the Aeolian Islands is situated off the Northeast coast of Sicily, Italy and is named after the Greek God, Aeolus.

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