Sailing in Italy
We all think we know Italy, but a sailing holiday in Italy offers a whole new
way to experience the most of what this fabulous country has to offer. In fact,
many argue (me being one of them) that a bareboat charter is the best and most
comfortable way to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the beautiful country
of Italy.
This is a secret that Italians know well, and many British sailors are beginning
to find out.
Think of the rustic charms and raw beauty of Tuscany, the glamour and style of
Capri and the Amalfi Coast and then the history and diversity of Sicily.
Underpin this with fabulous Italian food and wine, unrivalled lifestyle and
glamour and then your very own yacht, which opens all of these up to sailors
with the added relief of being able to get away from the hustle-bustle of many
Italians attractions.
Food & Wine
Gourmets will of course love Italian cuisine, based mainly on fish and seafood.
Do not forget to try the sburita, an excellent fish soup, and the onion
gurguglione. The mild climate favours an excellent cultivation of vineyards.
Elba is famous for its wines: Rosso, Procanico, Aleatico and Moscato. "Ansonico"
is an amber-coloured scented wine well-known by the Romans and produced today in
limited quantity. It is rarity for gourmets only.
Italy Sailing Areas
Sailing Italy is split into four areas covered in this Italy bareboat charter
section. They are the Tuscan Islands, Naples and the Amalfi Coast, Sicily
(including the Aeolian Islands) and Sardinia.Each of these sailing areas has
their own unique attractions and colour, so please take the time to read through
the individual sections on the above right of this page.
Getting there...
A bareboat charter in Italy is readily accessible with regular flights to Pisa,
Naples, Sicily and Sardinia from many British airports. Transfer times of up to
90 minutes actually add to the holiday experience, as you wind your way through
Italian scenery such as the Tuscan or Sicilian countryside or the typically
Italian cityscape of Naples.
The Sailing Season
The sailing holiday season in Italy stretches from the beginning of May to the
end of October. Peak period months of July and August are the hottest, but also
have the lightest winds and the most crowds. As mentioned above, the benefits of
sailing in Italy is well known to Italians so bays and moorings can get crowded
throughout these periods. Do also be aware that you can be paying up to €200 per
night for mooring fees!
Take a look at the sailing areas on the right of this page, and find out all
that Italy has to offer us sailors!
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