Lemons, Capri and long lunches ashore
The Amalfi Coast, Capri and the volcanic Aeolian islands: some of the most glamorous coastline in the Mediterranean, best seen from the water, where the traffic and the crowds can't follow you.
Best months
Dark = best · light = good · grey = off season
June and September are the sweet spot. July and August are lively and book early.
Typical weather by month
Naples & the Amalfi Coast
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air | 13°C 55°F | 14°C 57°F | 16°C 61°F | 19°C 66°F | 23°C 73°F | 27°C 81°F | 30°C 86°F | 31°C 88°F | 27°C 81°F | 22°C 72°F | 17°C 63°F | 14°C 57°F |
| Sea | 15°C 59°F | 14°C 57°F | 14°C 57°F | 16°C 61°F | 19°C 66°F | 23°C 73°F | 25°C 77°F | 26°C 79°F | 25°C 77°F | 22°C 72°F | 19°C 66°F | 16°C 61°F |
| Wind kn | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Typical averages: daytime high air temperature and sea temperature in °C and °F, and average wind in knots. Actual weather varies year to year.
Sample route
Naples to the volcanoes — 7 nights · Naples to Naples or on to Sicily · approx. 200 NM
- Day 1Naples to Capri
Board in the afternoon and cross to Capri for the night at anchor below the Faraglioni.
- Day 2Capri
The Blue Grotto early, Via Krupp and the gardens, then aperitivo in the piazzetta.
- Day 3Nerano and Positano
Lunch at anchor in Marina del Cantone, spaghetti alla Nerano, then round to Positano.
- Day 4Amalfi and Ravello
Amalfi in the morning, a car up to Ravello and its gardens in the afternoon.
- Day 5Crossing to the Aeolians
An overnight or early passage south towards Stromboli.
- Day 6Stromboli and Panarea
The volcano at dusk from the water, then Panarea for dinner ashore.
- Day 7Salina and Lipari
Caper farms and Malvasia tasting on Salina before disembarkation in Sicily or Naples.
Yachts that suit Italy
- Lady BrittA 63 m Feadship built for charter, with a legendary crew of sixteen and toys for every age.
- TaleyaOne of our featured yachts, at home between Capri, Positano and the Aeolians.
- BoldAn 85 m explorer whose range makes light work of the run to the Aeolian islands.
- Motor yachts · 25–40 mSpeed helps between Capri, Positano and the Aeolians.
- Sailing yachtsBeautiful for the Aeolian islands with a steady breeze.
Photos
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