Marinas, Harbours & Anchorages

Ranging from sophisticated and expensive marinas with a full range of facilities, crowded commercial and fishing harbours, to quiet and beautiful anchorages.

Tides & Currents

Tidal range in the cruising areas is only about 0.3m at most, and currents are generally weak, flowing northwest up the mainland coast, but to the south or east further offshore and around Sardinia and Sicily.

Weather

The sailing season is from April to October. Summer winds are mainly from the northwest offshore, but along the mainland coast the land/sea breezes have a daily cycle. Winds are often light and variable, with some squally weather in spring and autumn.

Charter Bases - Portorosa & Palermo

Portorosa is situated on the northern-west Sicilian coast, between Milazzo Cape and Tindari Cape, in front of the wonderful Aeolian Islands. Chartering is also possible from the North West of the island from Palermo.

Flights
Direct weekly charter flights and regular scheduled flights are available into Palermo. Transfers can be arranged to either of the bases, Portorosa is about an hour and a half by road from Catania Airport (served daily by BA and Air Malta from Gatwick).