Lush Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian Islands and is home to beautiful churches, intriguing museums, and an excellent area of beautiful beaches. Lipari has a bustling pace with its picture-perfect streets, lively marina, and wealth of restaurants with world-renowned chefs cooking up a seafood storm. Its volcanic origins have left behind steaming thermal waters and fumaroles. Must-see spots include the Castel of Lipari, the archeological museum, the frescoed cathedral, and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Outside of the town, the island is home to hikes and beaches. It's also a popular spot for heading out on Stromboli excursions.
Tropea is a favourite spot from where to explore Amalfi or the Aeolians. This beautiful Italian port, founded by Hercules himself, is a great place from where yachts can sail to the nearby Aeolian Islands which are 30 nautical miles away. The jewel of Calabria, this clifftop historical town offers gorgeous famous cultural and historical attractions and sights, including the Monastery of Santa Maria dell'Isola from the 7th Century BC. Head to the shore with its beautiful sandy beaches and see-through turquoise waters for a spot of windsurfing.
Sacred art, bright blue seas, rocky cliffs, and all the sweetness of a southern Italy seaside gem make Maratea a magic charter spot. With no less than 44 churches scattered across this corner of the Tyrrhenian Sea, not to mention a wealth of natural sites like caves and coves and beautiful beaches, Maratea is ever unique. Charter guests will be greeted by the 21-metre-tall Christ the Redeemer of Maratea - a city staple. Sacred art can be found in the endless frescoes and paintings adorning the churches, and the nearby Monastero del Rosario and the Convento di San Francesco are also worth a visit. The black sands of the beach near Marina di Maratea are ever charming, and along with swimming, you can also explore the Grotta delle Meraviglie. It goes without saying that the seafood dishes here are dazzling.
Faracchio, a charming hamlet near Palinuro on Italy's Cilento coast, offers yachting enthusiasts an ideal mix of tranquility and adventure. Situated close to the vibrant Palinuro Marina, it provides access to the crystal-clear waters and secluded coves of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sailors can explore stunning attractions like the Blue Grotto, relax in peaceful anchorages, and indulge in authentic Cilentan cuisine at nearby coastal restaurants. Perfect for a serene yet captivating stop, Faracchio is a hidden gem for those seeking a unique yachting experience in southern Italy.
The scent of lemons, the vision of Pomepi in the distance, and gorgeous Italian seaside towns clinging to the 50km coastline are all why the Amalfi Coast is so special. Amalfi is sure to enchant from Sorrento to Salerno for charter guests truly seeking La Dolce Vita. On this gauzy stretch of coast, you will find incredible seafood dishes, handmade ceramics, sun-soaked piazzas, beautiful beaches, and hidden coves where you can sip crisp white wines with sparkling sea vistas and ornate churches and architecture. Must-see towns along this pearl-like string include Amalfi itself with it's medieval origins, impressive cathedral, pretty port, paper museum, and its fascinating maze of alleys and passages.
You don’t get better than charming Capri. The graceful gem of the lemon-scented Amalfi Coast, Capri is pure poetry and worthy of a thousand sonnets. Dwarfed by soaring sea cliffs and penned in by the sparkling sea, any other small would disappear against so much drama but not Capri. Brimming with wisteria frothed villas, brightly painted buildings, gardens cloaked in kaleidoscopic colour framed by pergolas, and plump piazzas that are prime people-watching territory, Capri doesn’t fail to utterly enchant. Charter guests will want to visit the famed Grotta Azzurra - this flooded cave was believed to be home to sea nymphs and magic back in Roman days thanks to its iridescent hues of unbelievable blue. The Gardens of Augustus are also worth a stroll and the Villa San Michele is sure to steal your heart. With incredible seafood on offer and divine confection, you won’t go hungry in this happening summer spot.
Southern Italy's yacht charter hub, Naples is energetic and lively, but charming and beautiful at the same time. Here you'll find a proud and colourful culture and a welcoming hospitality. It is the gateway to Capri and the Amalfi Coast which are without doubt one of the most stunning coast lines in the Mediterranean. The rich history of Naples has left it with a wealth of monuments and historical buildings, from classical ruins to medieval castles and a wide range of historically and culturally significant sites including the Roman ruins of Pompeii and the Palace of Caserta. There are plenty of museums & religious sites to visit, not to mention what lies beneath Naples...catacombs, caves and ancient reservoirs. A visit here is of course not complete without a trip to Vesuvius. This city serves a cultural and historical feast for the eyes!