Sailing Aeolian Islands in mid August is not the best choice because everyone is on holiday in Italy, thus the Islands will be very busy. Disadvantages of small ports and mooring buoys fields, overcrowded bays and unskilled skippers are compensated by wonderful sights and transparent water.
Our sailing week started from Termini Imerese where at the last minute we got an old Bavaria 46, which sadly showed all its years of chartering.
The prologue: Termini Imerese - Lipari Valle Muria
64 miles distance, departure at 6.00pm. Flat sea, no wind. Our old boat is able to sail at 6-6.5knots running the engine at 1500rpm. Cefalù, its lighthouse and the moon gave us a rare beautiful sight.
We got to Vallemuria at 4.30am, earlier than expected. Vallemuria Bay is not very busy in the night because it is exposed to prevailing winds. Anchoring at 6 metres depth is easy. After the night shifts we can chill out and wait for the dawn. The waiting is rewarded by an amazing landscape unveiled by the light.
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