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Tips for sailing around the Aeolian Islands
10 maggio 2026 · 20 min · 43K visualizzazioni · Portorosa, Sicily
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Navigating the Aeolian Islands requires monitoring the prevailing Mistral and Ponente winds, which typically dictate anchoring on the eastern coasts of the islands.1:00 While the region generally offers calm weather, sudden wind shifts necessitate checking forecasts and relocating to the opposite side of the islands as conditions dictate.1:22 For shelter during heavy Mistral, the Le Pomici area of Lipari provides excellent holding in pumice-covered seabeds, though sailors should avoid the southern end due to late-night noise from a beach club.2:33 At Vulcano, the Baia di Levante offers protection but features a stepped seabed that drops rapidly, while the Baia di Ponente provides secure, flat, sandy holding during Scirocco or Levante winds.3:44 Alicudi and Stromboli present the greatest challenges due to a lack of protected bays and limited anchoring options.5:22 Chartering in the region is well-supported by companies like Gais and Spartivento, which offer high-quality catamarans and monohulls, including models like the Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42, Dufour 48, Beneteau Oceanis 52, and Lagoon 38.11:06
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