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.
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
- Motor yachts · 25–40 mSpeed helps between Capri, Positano and the Aeolians.
- Sailing yachtsBeautiful for the Aeolian islands with a steady breeze.
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