Lipari
round-trip.
Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Lipari through Vulcano, Filicudi, Stromboli, Panarea and Salina — the seven Aeolian volcanic islands, UNESCO listed.
Day-by-day route
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Lipari → Portorosa
20 nm shake-down S from Lipari to Portorosa mainland marina. Maestrale NW thermal 10-15 kn. Full services, lazy lines. Mount Etna visible 50 nm S in clear weather.
Distance
32 NM
Sailing
~6.4h 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.
Lipari → Portorosa
20 nm shake-down south from Lipari to Portorosa Marina on the north Sicilian coast. Wind regime is the Maestrale (NW thermal) at 10-15 kn. Portorosa is one of the largest mainland-side charter marinas in Sicily; full services, lazy lines. Mount Etna visible 50 nm south on a clear day.
Things to do
Sunset on the marina pier with Etna view
Pasta alla Norma at a quay trattoria
Refuel and provision for the Aeolian week
Walk the historic Tindari archaeological site (taxi)
Mooring tip
Marina di Portorosa stern-to with lazy lines, €100-160/night peak. Full services. Sheltered from N.
Portorosa → Vulcano
15 nm north to Vulcano — southernmost Aeolian island, active volcanic vents, sulphur-scented air. Porto di Levante on the north coast is the standard charter overnight. Laghetto di Fanghi mud bath at the harbour foot is the headline activity (sulphur thermal mud, claimed therapeutic, €5 entry).
Things to do
Sulphur mud bath at Laghetto di Fanghi
Hike Gran Cratere (1 h up, 391 m, panorama)
Snorkel the Pool of Venus thermal vents
Grilled swordfish at Trattoria Vulcano
Mooring tip
Porto di Levante stern-to, €60-100/night, sheltered from N. Sulphur smell is real but localised — moor on the far side of the harbour from the fumarolic vents.
Vulcano → Filicudi
20 nm west to Filicudi — wildest of the Aeolians, 250 residents, donkeys still working the village paths. La Canna 85 m volcanic spire rises from the sea 1 nm west of the island. Pecorini a Mare is the fishing-village quay; Filicudi Porto on the east is the small charter port.
Things to do
Snorkel La Canna volcanic spire (85 m)
Kayak into Grotta del Bue Marino sea cave
Hike to the Bronze Age Capo Graziano ruins
Pasta con le sarde 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 → Stromboli
32 nm long northeast to Stromboli — active volcano, Strombolian eruptions every 15-20 minutes. Sciara del Fuoco (north slope) is where lava flows into the sea; charter boats anchor offshore at sundown for the night-eruption viewing. 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
Hike to 400 m viewpoint (no permit) for daytime crater view
Mooring tip
Anchor off Sciara del Fuoco on rocky bottom 8-12 m for the eruption viewing (no overnight). Scari quay stern-to €40-60/night for daytime/calm-night mooring.
Stromboli → Panarea
12 nm southwest to Panarea — smallest and most fashionable of the Aeolians, the favourite of the Milanese summer set. Cala Junco UNESCO Bronze Age archaeological cove on the south coast. Lisca Bianca underwater fumaroles 1 nm east for snorkel. Marina San Pietro on the east coast is the small charter port.
Things to do
Snorkel Cala Junco UNESCO Bronze Age cove
Snorkel Lisca Bianca underwater fumaroles (champagne bubbles)
Aperol spritz at Raya Bar (cliff-cut DJ bar)
Hand-painted ceramics at San Pietro studios
Mooring tip
Marina San Pietro stern-to, €100-160/night peak, sheltered from N. Cala Junco day-anchor on sand at 4-6 m for swim alternative.
Panarea → Salina
8 nm west to Salina — second-largest Aeolian, twin volcanic peaks, the only fertile island (Malvasia vineyards + caper terraces). Santa Marina Salina on the east coast is the standard charter overnight. Pollara on the west coast is the Il Postino cliffside village setting (1994 film).
Things to do
Tasting Malvasia delle Lipari at Hauner Winery
Granita di gelsi (mulberry ice) at Da Alfredo
Walk Pollara cliff-village (Il Postino setting)
Hike Monte Fossa delle Felci (962 m, 4 h)
Mooring tip
Santa Marina Salina stern-to, €60-100/night, sheltered from N. Rinella south coast as alternative.
Salina → Lipari
6 nm short southeast back to Lipari — largest and most populous Aeolian, the archipelago capital. Marina Lunga at Lipari town for stern-to overnight. Pumice Quarries on the north coast are the unique post-industrial swim site (white pumice cliffs + Caribbean water). Refuel at Marina Lunga before tying up.
Things to do
Swim Pumice Quarries (white cliffs + Caribbean water)
Visit the Aeolian Archaeological Museum
Walk the Norman Lipari Cathedral cobbled lanes
Limoncello tasting on Marina Corta
Mooring tip
Marina Lunga stern-to, €70-120/night peak. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth. Confirm handover slot 24h ahead.
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