Sailing in Sicily
A Sicily sailing vacation is perfect for Incentive travel, team buidling activities, groups and individuals.
Enjoy a 1 week tailor-made sailing vacation in Sicily.
Highlights: Palermo, Egadi Islands, Pantelleria, Ustica, beautiful beaches, snorkeling, szenic bays
A Sicily sailing itinerary takes you to the stunningly beautiful Egadi Islands west of Palermo, and to the picturesque harbors of the Sicilian coast. On longer cruises, you can sail to Pantelleria Island 52 nautical miles off North Africa, to Tunisia, and to Malta. Both the islands and the coastal cruising grounds are enchanting. They blend the bustle of chic ports such as Palermo with the quiet ambience of small fishing villages on remote and scenic islands. Swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing on pristine beaches is delightful. Sightseeing tours of palaces and cathedrals, fascinating archaeological sites, and historic island and coastal towns is intriguing and educational. Browsing in eclectic boutiques where fashion is of the first order, and dining in fine restaurants serving exquisitely prepared local cuisine is the essence of luxury. These are among the many pleasures you will enjoy while sailing in Sicilian waters.
Palermo, its very name summons images of the Mediterranean, the storied history of the Greeks and Romans, the chic and sophisticated who routinely vacation there. Ideally situated at the southern edge of the Tyrrhenian Sea, an arm of the Mediterranean 475 miles in length and 60 miles wide, Palermo is a prime location for a Sicily yacht charter. A short sail west from Palermo are the Egadi Islands – Favignana, Marettimo, and Levanzo. Scenic Pantelleria Island lies about 50 nautical miles to the south and due north of the base is the lovely island of Ustica. A Sicily sailing vacation typically centers on the Egadi Islands, Ustica, and harbors in the vicinity of Palermo, but sailors enjoying a more lengthy Sicily yacht charter can also visit the Aeolian Islands to the east or venture to Malta and Tunisia. Regardless of the itinerary, a fine blend of magnificent sailing, superlative snorkeling, upscale dining, boutique shopping, and intriguing sightseeing in picturesque towns with roots dating back to ancient Greece and Rome is guaranteed to inspire fond memories for years to come.
A Sicily sailing vacation is a cruise through a Mediterranean paradise. The passages between islands are mostly short, providing plenty of time to enjoy all the pleasures of sailing as well as for sojourns ashore to explore, sample the local cuisine, and to sit idly with a cocktail at a café to soak in the wonders of Italy’s southwestern coast. Gentle and warm summer winds from the northwest average between 8 and 12 knots. Land and sea breezes develop daily. In late afternoon, for example, more southerly winds can be expected. Spring and fall sailing is also quite pleasant. The tidal range is just one to two feet and therefore tidal currents are not a concern. Wind-driven currents, common in trade wind belts, are not an issue either. A Sicily yacht charter is well within the reach of sailors who have basic skills in coastal navigation. The beauty and unique character of these waters lures less experienced and veteran sailors alike to return time after time for more adventures. Summer temperatures range between 77°F and 90°F (25°C to 32°C).
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