Italy is one of top sailing
destinations in the Mediterranean. There are many lovely areas
where you can sail in Italy. Some of the best yacht charter bases
in Italy are:
San Remo -
Portosole
The "Italian Saint Tropez" has
several luxury hotels. The old center is located north of Corso
Matteotti, the main strip. San Remo hosts several sailing events,
such as the International San Remo Regatta in April. It is best
known for its annual San Remo Music Festival.
San Remo is located on the
Mediterranean coast of western Liguria in north-western Italy. It
was founded in Roman times. It is the best known tourist
destination on the Italian Riviera. The city enjoys extraordinary
weather conditions throughout the year since it is close to the
Mediterranean Sea while the Maritime Alps are located right behind
San Remo. San Remo's climate is often described as 'perpetual
spring', with warm days and chilly nights and pretty much constant
temperature around the year. These conditions make this destination
one of the most attractive yacht charter base on the Italian
Riviera.
Rapallo - Porto
Carlo Riva
Rapallo is situated in the
beautiful Gulf of Tigullio, not far from the famous Italian village
of Portofino. The yacht charter base is completely restored and now
features modern facilities. The new restaurant is besides good
food, offers beautiful panoramic view of the gulf.
Yacht charter base Rapallo is part
of the Tigullio Gulf and is located in between Portofino and
Chiavari. The local climate is moderate and the town is protected
from strong northern winds thanks to the hills that rise
immediately behind it. The area of Rapallo is included in the Parco
Naturale Regionale di Portofino, which encompasses the territory of
six communes. Rapallo dates from the 8th century BC and has many
sights, the most important being the 1551 Castello sul Mare
(Castle-on-the-Sea) with a small chapel dedicated to St. Cajetan,
built in 1688 and the Castello di Punta Pagana, the seat of the
Sovereign Military Order of Malta, finished on July 28,
1631.
Sardinia -
Marina di Porto Rotondo
The yacht charter base is located
in one of the most beautiful stretches of Sardinian coast. It
features a combination of excellent infrastructure and the
beautiful surroundings which makes it an ideal berthing place for
yachts. Just a few miles away lie numbers of stunning islands,
which makes the marina a fantastic set off point for sailing in the
area.
Porto Rotondo is a luxury seaside
village. It is located near Olbia, on the north eastern coast of
Sardinia. It's known for its glamourous social life and is popular
among many celebrities. Porto Rotondo was named after a natural
inlet of the Costa Smeralda which forms almost a perfect circle.
The Piazzetta San Marco is the heart of Porto Rotondo. It is dotted
with chic boutiques and fashionable bars. From here charming alleys
branch out to the rest of the village.
Porto Rotondo's main sights are
the amphitheatre, built entirely in granite rock, as well as the
splendid church of San Lorenzo, designed by the artist Andrea
Cascella, with 200 wooden statues representing sacred
scenes.
Gaeta - Flavio
Gioia
Gaeta is located halfway between
Rome and Naples and is one of the safest anchorages in the
Tyrrhenian Sea. This is the best yacht charter base for those who
would like to visit the Pontine Islands. The marina hosts regular
sailing events.
The charter base is located close
to the old town and shopping area of Gaeta and just opposite the
old Borgo di Elena, which used to be the maritime and rural
neighbourhood of the town. Borgo's picturesque Via Indipendenza is
popular street among the visitors of the marina for walking and
shopping. The street has a comb- like structure characterized by
terraced housing and narrow alleys perpendicular to the coast. It
is paved with an old pavement known as basoli, made with large
irregular stones that remind of ancient Roman streets. Borgo's
alleys run fromn to the sea to what were once the town's market
gardens. This makes Via Indipendenza perfectly sheltered from all
winds and preserves its old-fashioned charm.
Naples -
Sannazzaro
Naples is the capital of the
Campania region, between two volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius and
the Campi Flegrei. It is the third most populated Italian city. It
was founded between the 7th and 6th centuries BC by the Greeks, and
its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Naples has one
of the biggest historical city centers in the world with 448
historical and monumental churches. The islands of Procida, Capri
and Ischia are all easily reached from Naples so if you decide to
sail in Italy, Naples is one of the best charter bases to start or
end your sailing trip. Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast are situated
south of the city. However, what makes the surroundings of Naples
really interesting are the Roman ruins of Pompeii, Herculaneum and
Stabiae, which were destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in
79 AD.
Naples is synonymous with pizza,
which originated in the city. Local, neapolitan, music has been
very influential. It is connected with the invention of the
romantic guitar and the mandolin, and has contributed to opera and
folk standards.
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