Sicily Yacht Charter Guide
Sicily Yacht Charter Guide
About Sicily | Sicily Yacht Charter Regions | Sicily Top Attractions | Climate | Cuisine | Special Events | Our Charter Yachts
About Sicily
The Palermo Cathedral
Taormina
Traditional sicilian fishing boats The jagged Sicilian coast |
One of the most beautiful and fascinating destinations for sailing lovers, the gorgeous Sicily is rich in its own unique culture, arts, cuisine, architecture and even language. Sicily will cast a spell on you, and is rapidly becoming one of our most sought after charter destinations.
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean sea. Is dominated by Mount Etna, located in the east, which is the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. It's volcanic foundation makes for an amazing variety of terrains and some amazing rock formations along the coast.
Sicily's geographical position means that it enjoys mild to warm, winters and hot, dry summers, it is a destination where you will enjoy a pleasant sunny weather all year round.
Visitors to this exquisite and relatively undiscovered island, leave with the images of its pure beauty, cultural simplicity, the warmth of the people and the vast cultural and historical diversity, etched permanently in their memories.
Sicily Yacht Charter Regions
Palermo
Palermo, the capital of Sicily, is a Mediterranean city with a chaotic nature and a liking for rule bending. An increasing number of great restaurants and night clubs means it's also fun after dark.
This district of Palermo on the western side of Mount Pellegrino seems like a separate town, and in many ways it is. Mondello is the part of Palermo that most resembles the residential areas of medium-sized North American towns. Mondello is particularly crowded on weekends, especially during the warmer months, and especially in July and August, when Sferracavallo, a few miles away, might be a better choice for dining.
Taormina
Taormina is a small town on the east coast, between Mesina and Catania. A very popular destination since the 19th century, it is said to be the Sicilian Monte Carlo. Anybody who has been to Monte Carlo, or Positano, will find it very similar yet very different. It is Sicily's most famous resort town, if you're want to see Sicily's beauty and history in a single place, this is a good choice. It has gorgeous beaches on the Ionian, an extremely warm sea with very high salt content.
Marsala
Marsala, worldwide famous for its wine making, it is one of the main ports to start your charter from.
Just off Sicily to the north we find the gorgeous Aeolian Islands and to the South, the unique Island of Pantelleria.
Lipari
Often referred to as the Aeolian Islands, the Lipari Islands are a volcanic archipelago visible from Sicily's eastern Tyrrhenian coast, easily accessible by yacht from Milazzo or Messina. The principal islands are Lipari, Salina, Filicudi, Alicudi, Stromboli, Panarea and Vulcano. Here you'll find breathtaking scenery, volcanoes, castles, thermal resorts, fishing and, of course, some great beaches.
Pantelleria
Pantelleria is located in the Strait of Sicily, just 70 km east of the Tunisian Coast. A volcanic island, it has both a strong Sicilian and Arab influence. With a great emphasis on the art of hospitality, it has become quite a fashionable destination. Striking and hilly, there are no beaches so people swim off the black rocks.
Pantelleria is also known for producing highly regarded, sweet wines of a golden-apricot color, from the island's three wineries.
Sicily Top "Must See" Attractions
Here are our must see Sicily Attractions as per our local experts and recommendations from readers through Facebook and Twitter.
Palermo - A facinating jewel of a city
Erice - Ancient mountain top city with fabulous views
Wine Country - Home of Marsala wine and gorgeous wineries
Cefalù - Mediterranean history, views and grandeur at its best
Aeolian Islands - Volcanoes, castles, thermal resorts, water sports, good fishing and great beaches
Taormina - Sicilian Monte Carlo (without the casino)
Mount Etna - Europe's largest active Volcano
Catania - Roman monuments, baroque and historical churches, palaces, liberty style mansions, urban parks
Siracusa - Cicero called it the Greatest Greek City, and the most beautiful
Piazza Armerina - Pretty town with a "must see" Roman villa
See a good overview of each of these areas our our Sicily Yacht Charter Blog.
Climate
Sicily has a warm Mediterranean climate, perfect for holidays. The summer months of July and August can be very hot and dry the late spring and early autumn months normally provide superb weather with fewer tourists!
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Sicilian Cuisine
Sicily is home to some of the most splendid gastronomic experiences in the world! From the blend of Greek, Roman, Arab and Norman invaders, comes a luscious range of local foods, making this region a culinary paradise!
When most people think of Italian food, pasta and pizza come to mind. But Sicilian cuisine transcends these omnipresent culinary delights.
To start with, let’s take a look at some appetizers. The delicious Caponata, is a salad made with eggplant, olives, capers and celery. Sfincione is a local form of pizza made with tomatoes, onions and (sometimes) anchovies, prepared on a thick bread is more likely to be found in a bakery than in a pizzeria. Crocché (croquet) are fried potato dumplings made with cheese, parsley and eggs.
Sicily is also renowned for its seafood. Seppia (cuttlefish) is served in its own black sauce with pasta. Meat dishes are always popular. Many are traditionally made with lamb or goat. Best known outside Sicily is vitello alla marsala (veal marsala), one of many regional meat specialties.
And let’s not forget about desserts! The mouth watering Cannoli (pictured) are tubular crusts with creamy ricotta and sugar filling. Frutta di Martorana (or pasta reale) are almond marzipan pastries coloured and shaped to resemble real fruit and of course we could not forget the Sicilian gelato (ice cream)!
Special Events
During the summer months Sicily offers a wide range of cultural events appealing to all ages and nationalities. Every year in June, the Taormina International Film Festival takes place; In July the WOMAD festival returns every summer with three nights of concerts, in the stunning Greek Theatre in Taormina, while in Palermo, The Feast of Santa Rosalia, holds a special place in the hearts of many residents, this festival is the most famous and popular in Sicily. During the week of the festival the city becomes an open-air theatre.
Our Sicily Charter Yachts
Boatbookings.com will work with you to understand your needs and match them to the perfect yacht. We can find you virtually any yacht in Sicily and surrounding waters for your holiday or business event. Click here to see a selection of our Sicily Charter Yachts or simply contact us and we'll recommend the best boat for you.
Other Yacht Charter Destinations: the Italian Riviera | the French Riviera | Monaco | Corsica | Mallorca | Ibiza | Croatia
Temperatures courtesy of worldweather.org.
