Routes

ITINERARY 1

Pontine Islands

Base: Nettuno

The Pontine Islands, the pearl of the Roman coast, characterized by turquoise and clear water, thanks to their particular location: Ponza, Palmarola, Zannone and Ventotene, to consider the door to The volcanic islands.

Palmarola

The island more’ close to the base, an island is not inhabited, no port or headlights, and it has several bays in which to make the stops: Cala seagulls, Cala Spermaturo, Cala Brigantina, I faraglioni, Cala del Porto (also known as "the French” the founder of the same name of this typical restaurant for several decades right on the beach) and the so-called anchor of the "cathedral", typical for its steep rocks and its particular conformation, that make it similar to a Gothic cathedral. There are many caves, steps, the seabed to visit with snorkeling, and extremely fascinating are the overnight stops, It is the island devoid of illumination: in the absence of the moon and clear sky, you'll see a spectacular starry sky. The backgrounds are mostly leveled, good territories and bays suitable for overnight stops, with the exception of the Cathedral sparse, useful purely for only one bathroom and daytime rest. You will be amazed by this enticing island, offering you the view of the sea floor even with 15 meters of seabed, thanks to the clarity of its waters. Use it for navigation from Neptune Marina is an island of the first landing as the basis of your holiday restart. Visiting Palmarola you belong quiet and a fantastic nature, surprising for his closeness to the capital of Italy, and you will want to go back as soon as possible.

Ponza

the tweet’ great for extending the Pontine islands, rich in views of both the sea and on land: Its typical colored houses of the port, the typical hospitality of the local population, the walk into town with typical islanders shops, nightlife with its nightlife live music and restaurants in the central area, until the delicate peace of most area’ Montana Punta Incense make it versatile and experienced all-round. There are numerous bays and harbors for day and night anchors: Rada of the port, anchor of the pediment, Rada Core, Rada natural arch in the East side, cala Feola, Cala di Lucia Rosa, Chiaia di Luna in the west side. Guests can put in place by booking your boat in the many authorized floating docks of the port and the Santa Maria area. All depths are good territories for daytime stops for swimming and nocturnal anchors. Even in Ponza the water is typically crystal clear and the different landings are really enjoyable. Beware of prohibition of landing on the beaches where the specific prohibition exists, to protect the safety of tourists. On the ground you can enjoy the cuisine of land and sea in several restaurants present in all parts of the island, from the center to the area of ​​"Le Forna” and up to Punta incense. You can visit the Roman cisterns (guided visit) and by and peep’ sports, follow the path to visit the most part’ high island, Mount guard, from which you can admire a breathtaking view. As a guide for your navigation, The powerful Lighthouse Guard will guide your landing to the island, already several miles away. Ponza can’ to be, in your navigation path, the starting point to reach the island of Ventotene.

Zannone

The island of Zannone represents a particular stage, not required in the itinerary, and only visited with calm sea and little wind. The only landing place is located in the south east of the Island. It is uninhabited, and coexist over Her two lighthouses, not very powerful, useful for navigation and also important for their architectural and historical value.

Ventotene

Ventotene is the island Pontine more’ far from Marina di Nettuno, but the most’ nearby island of Ischia. The ports of Ventotene are not many, but the peculiarity of this island is the landing in one of its ports, and the visit to the ground: you will be amazed of its reception on a human scale, of the streets, squares, and incantiati places, and authenticity of the citizens associated with the history that has originated and warm as only people can convey Campania, the people from which they come, indeed, the current inhabitants. Since certainly visit the ancient Roman Port, center island, built in more Tufo’ of 2000 years ago by the Romans, the Roman cisterns, Villa Giulia, the Museum in the area below the town hall. From the sea side, you can not miss a visit to the famous Cala Nave and only by the Sea, Grand Parade. As with Palmarola and Ponza, even for Ventotene, once visited, There remains the feeling of wanting to return soon.

Distances in miles:

Nettuno-Palmarola 28 miles

Palmarola-Ponza 6 miles

Ponza-Ventotene 21 miles

Ventotene-Ischia 20 miles

If your vacation is to 2 weeks you can also explore the other Flegrean Islands (Capri, Ischia, Procida) and Naples (Flegrean Islands itinerary)

ITINERARY 2

Flegrean Islands

Bases: Nettuno, Naples, Procida

The volcanic islands are composed of 3 islands: Procida, Ischia and Capri, each of them with a distinct identity.

Ischia

the tweet’ large extent and with many tourist attractions and receptivity, It is known for its famous thermal waters and has several spa resorts of water with beneficial properties, accessible by tourists. There are also numerous beaches to visit and the various municipalities of the island, all harbingers of cultures and landscapes typical: Ischia center, Ischia Porto, Ischia Ponte (visit the beautiful and remarkable Aragonese Castle), Casamicciola, Forio D'Ischia, Barano, Sant'Angelo, the most common’ chic. Navigating the different rade, mooring in the island's ports, and a visit to the same can’ take up to several days. Ports are in the towns of Ischia Porto, Casamicciola, Forio, and Sant'Angelo.

Procida

Procida is the island more’ near the coast of Campania, and less touristy, but because of this it retains a charm, Integral to its people proud to live in the island more’ veracious; the road up the top of the castle, the guns which echo the ancient defenses, the sight of their Corricella, the old fishing port, make it unique. The big new marina welcomes boats in transit, or it can’ be the starting point for The volcanic islands, The Pontine Islands, or to the Amalfi Coast and Capri.

Capri

The island more’ VIP archipelago flegreo, It is characterized by deep water and two areas of population called Capri town and Anacapri. The town of Capri is highly characteristic as it is situated at an elevated level than at sea level, and in fact the connection with Marina Grande is secured by a funicular. The class that characterizes the whole of Capri view, as well as its historical acquaintances VIP at the time of the economic boom make it still a Charming Island, Also visible in the promenade and its prestigious hotels. Some nightclubs make the evening even more life in Capri’ crisp. From the point of view of Capri navigation you can be reached from Ischia with a navigation system that runs throughout the radius of the Bay of Naples, with a spectacular view. Maringa Great for mooring in port, The bay of Marina Piccola, through the stacks more’ known in the world, and a visit inside the island will complete your journey in the best way Flegreo. If Ventotene is the gateway to Ischia, you can’ certainly say that Capri is the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, opening, in his arm to the east, along with Capo Miseno, the beginning of the descent towards the gulf of Salerno and, before, providing the passage for Positano, Maiori, minors, Amalfi, and other countries of the famous Coast.

ITINERARY 3

Aeolian Islands

Bases: Nettuno, Tropea, Milazzo, Portorosa

The Aeolian archipelago consists of 7 volcanic islands, of which 2 islands with active volcano. The 7 Aeolian Islands are a variety show places, nature, distinct and characteristic hospitality. Each island has a different personality, and this you will know by visiting them in person. A holiday to the Aeolian Islands, therefore, the colors will be a holiday, landscapes, aromas and flavors varied and that will satisfy the most’ demanding navigators.

Alicudi

The island "more’ wild in Europe” many say. 5 km of surface, not anymore’ of 60 residents the actual year, a conical volcanic atoll in the sea, at about 34 miles from the main island of Lipari. one Hotel, one shop to stock up on food, only one bar open during the summer. Deep rocky seabed and even in front of the main pier, which make it even harder the landing or mooring at anchor. And 'fascinating circumnavigation, as impossible to stop at anchor in its voyage, if not days, in the area opposite the dock and under constant guard. Its conical shape is typically volcanic, the inhabitants live on agriculture, and fishing is not contrary to what might think, also because of the need to build wooden boats and Alicudi wood does not exist. but the boats brought them. And fishing is more’ others for local use. capers, Cucunci (the flower of the caper), Garrube, Ulivi, are the main products generated by the rocky island soil. They are present as fauna sedentary species as the hawk, wild rabbits, Mallard, the wild pigeon, and they appear in spring and autumn migratory birds like the pelican, the purple heron, the gray heron, the pink flamingo. There are no cars nor roads in Alicudi, the only means of transport are the mules. the few remaining residents are historical natives on the island over time, including Silvio, 66 years, most’ elderly, fisherman and, sometimes, typical and occasional restorative, more’ many of whom have German island, choice of life, many years ago. Our August trip includes sailing Sailing to Alicudi, mooring in the harbor in front of the pier, very carefully, and down to earth for a little walk on the only road to visit the island bar. We could say all that they have been visiting the island more’ wild in Europe. The Alicudi depths are deep and are not good territories, therefore it is suggested a mooring with utmost caution and only suitable for a daytime stopover.

Filicudi

This island marks the transition between Alicudi and Salina. The main bay has a promenade with small shops, bar restaurant, a hotel. On the other side lies a small village center called Pecorini a Mare, which over time it has confirmed its radical chic vocation, and offering a valid cross between tradition and external innovation: A pecorino you can find the old pier and the modern restaurant, the lady in the kitchen and offers its dishes and its ancient recipes as a festival, and the establishment with thatched umbrellas and a Sushi restaurant. Welcoming, then, and modern, without, however, does not offer a genuine part of island tradition. The Filicudi depths are deep and are not great territories, therefore caution is suggested and short daytime rest and under supervision. On the side of Pecorini a mare there are some authorized buoys, for an overnight stop more’ safety.

Lipari

The island more’ great, per surface extension, and with several bays and places of interest to visit. With its narrow streets of Bourbon neighborhoods, similar to those found in Naples and Barcelona, and its typical houses rural island whitewashed, that while piracy were built by the local hills to defend themselves from attacks; two hallmarks of History Eoliana, as of any island in the Mediterranean, prey continuous boardings and achievements of different predators, governmental and non-. But Lipari is famous for its fish restaurants and cafes in the evening, to the white beach and turquoise sea of ​​the former pumice quarry bay, granita for the popular bar at the Cinnamon Beach, the west side, with a piece of paradise between Faraglioni and an anchor with the sunset gift Aeolian.

Salina

the central island of the Aeolian, Also famous for being the famous movie theater "Il Postino” Di Massimo Troisi, and known for its sweet Malvasia and for its excellent local capers and cucunci. One of his most beaches’ Pollara is beautiful, while mooring in the port is guaranteed by the central Marina, so you can visit the island also grounded, to stroll through its narrow streets and to taste the Sicilian excellence, the cuisine and the famous Sicilian granita. The second port, impractical for recreation, It lies the village of Rinella, on the opposite side; you can moor at the buoys offered by specifically authorized companies, and visit; Rinella is a small town, but certainly very valuable a visit to the ground by sea.

Stromboli

E’ the island more’ to the north of the archipelago it is the first island reachable if it sails from the port of Tropea. Its active volcano (called "He” by the people) it's tall 926 m s.l.m. and it reaches a depth of between 1300 m e 2400 m below the sea level.
For the locals "IDDU” It is almost a mythological figure, such as fire or wind God; not only so Volcano, but a real entity that governs the most part’ intimate Islanders. Stromboli is also known for its particular black sand beaches completely, to the inaccessible village of Ginostra, on the other side of the island, and his capers, Must ever to taste. Stromboli has a persistent explosive activity and is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, despite this you can’ visit the island in complete safety. The night navigation (at a safe distance) from the coast by the side of the Sciara del Fuoco, if the eruptions are present during the period, It is a rare sight, and not to be missed. The walk in the streets and the typical white houses is relaxing, and not lack local where to taste the local dishes.

Panarea

the average size island in the north east position in the archipelago of 7 Aeolian Islands. All too remembered for excessive mondanismo now almost obsolete, even valuable rather for its wild nature, its simplicity on a human scale, an aperitif in the village with the beautiful view of Lisca Bianca still illuminated by the setting sun 😉 The bay piu’ note is Calajunco, and a mooring is permitted in the area in front of the main pier. However the most part’ Panarea interesting for those coming from the sea is undoubtedly the visit to the narrow country lanes, in his two arms, and a visit to the rocks and surrounding island (Lisca bianca, Lisca nera, Basiluzzo).

Vulcano

The island of Vulcano is the most’ close to the Sicilian mainland and therefore the landing site for the start of the holidays should opt for a home base in the north of Sicily. E’ an island with some interesting sparse, and also possibility of mooring at the east side, the so-called Bay Levante. On the floor you can visit the top of the volcano itself, with its fumaroles, and at sea level to bathe in the beach where you will also find hot spa water is combined with that of the sea. A special bath, therefore, not to be missed. A little walk on the narrow side of the island will bring in Western Bay, also accessible by sea.