Capo d'Orlando
round-trip.
Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Capo d'Orlando through Vulcano, Filicudi, Salina, Stromboli, Panarea and Lipari — Aeolian volcanic archipelago from the Sicilian mainland.
Day-by-day route
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Capo d'Orlando → Vulcano Porto
20 nm shake-down N from Capo d'Orlando to Vulcano. Porto di Levante for overnight. Sulphur mud bath at Laghetto di Fanghi (€5). Gran Cratere hike for panorama.
Distance
18 NM
Sailing
~3.6h at 5 kn
Route at a glance
Route summary
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Day-by-day journey
Named anchorages, restaurants, and route notes for every leg of the week — written by sailors who've actually run this passage.
Capo d'Orlando → Vulcano Porto
20 nm shake-down north from Capo d'Orlando Marina to Vulcano. Porto di Levante is the standard charter overnight. Sulphur thermal mud bath at Laghetto di Fanghi by the harbour foot is the headline shore activity (€5 entry). Hike Gran Cratere (1 h up, 391 m) for the post-sundown panorama back to Stromboli.
Things to do
Sulphur mud bath at Laghetto di Fanghi
Hike Gran Cratere (391 m, 1 h up)
Snorkel the Pool of Venus thermal vents
Pesce stocco salted-cod stew at a quay trattoria
Mooring tip
Porto di Levante stern-to, €60-100/night, sheltered from N. Sulphur smell localised — moor on the far side of the harbour.
Vulcano → Filicudi Porto
20 nm west to Filicudi — wildest of the Aeolians, donkey paths, 250 residents. La Canna 85 m volcanic spire 1 nm west. Filicudi Porto on the east is the small charter port; Pecorini a Mare on the south is the fishing-village quay alternative.
Things to do
Snorkel La Canna volcanic spire
Kayak into Grotta del Bue Marino sea cave
Hike to the Bronze Age Capo Graziano ruins
Sea-urchin ricci pasta at a Pecorini taverna
Mooring tip
Filicudi Porto stern-to, €60-90/night, sheltered from N. Pecorini anchor on sand at 5-7 m as alternative.
Filicudi → Santa Marina Salina
15 nm east to Salina — twin volcanic peaks, only fertile Aeolian. Santa Marina on the east coast is the standard overnight; Malvasia vineyards + caper terraces on the slopes above. Pollara on the west coast is the Il Postino cliff-village setting (1994 film).
Things to do
Tasting Malvasia delle Lipari at Hauner Winery
Walk Pollara cliff-village (Il Postino setting)
Black-sand swim at Pollara Bay
Hike Monte Fossa delle Felci (962 m)
Mooring tip
Santa Marina Salina stern-to, €60-100/night, sheltered from N. Rinella on south coast as alternative.
Salina → Stromboli
20 nm northeast to Stromboli — active volcano, eruptions every 15-20 minutes from the summit. Sciara del Fuoco (north slope) is the lava-flow viewing point; charter boats anchor offshore at sundown. Scari quay on the south coast for daytime mooring.
Things to do
Anchor offshore Sciara del Fuoco for sunset eruption show
Walk Ginostra car-free white-cube village
Cannoli at L'Osservatorio with volcano view
Daytime hike to 400 m crater viewpoint
Mooring tip
Anchor off Sciara del Fuoco on rocky bottom 8-12 m for the night-eruption show. Scari quay stern-to €40-60/night for calm-night mooring.
Stromboli → Panarea
12 nm southwest to Panarea — smallest, most fashionable Aeolian. Cala Junco UNESCO Bronze Age archaeological cove on the south coast. Basiluzzo islet 1 nm east has Roman remains underwater. Marina San Pietro on the east coast for overnight. Cala Junco day-anchor on sand at 4-6 m as alternative. Plan to black-sand swim at Spiaggia degli Zimmari and aperol spritz at Raya Bar (cliff-cut DJ bar).
Things to do
Snorkel Cala Junco UNESCO Bronze Age cove
Snorkel Basiluzzo underwater Roman columns
Black-sand swim at Spiaggia degli Zimmari
Aperol spritz at Raya Bar (cliff-cut DJ bar)
Mooring tip
Marina San Pietro stern-to, €100-160/night peak, sheltered from N. Cala Junco day-anchor on sand at 4-6 m as alternative.
Panarea → Lipari
12 nm southwest to Lipari — capital of the Aeolians. Marina Lunga at Lipari town for stern-to overnight. Pumice Quarries on the north coast for the unique white-cliff swim. Aeolian Archaeological Museum at the kastro is the regional headline shore activity.
Things to do
Swim Pumice Quarries (white cliffs + Caribbean water)
Visit the Aeolian Archaeological Museum
Walk the Norman Lipari Cathedral cobbled lanes
Cunigghiu rabbit stew on Marina Corta
Mooring tip
Marina Lunga stern-to, €70-120/night peak. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth.
Lipari → Tono - Capo d'Orlando
20 nm south back to Capo d'Orlando Marina via Tono — small bay on the north Sicilian coast for swim. Refuel at Capo d'Orlando before tying up. Standard 14:00 marina arrival for handover-prep evening. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth.
Things to do
Optional swim stop at Tono Bay
Almond granita at a Capo d'Orlando seafront kiosk
Refuel and clean the boat at Capo d'Orlando
Crew dinner on the Lungomare promenade
Mooring tip
Capo d'Orlando Marina stern-to with lazy lines, €70-110/night peak. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth. Confirm handover slot 24h ahead.
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