{"id":71,"date":"2026-11-14T18:49:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T18:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armandosailing.com\/?page_id=71"},"modified":"2026-11-14T18:49:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T18:49:00","slug":"italy-sailing-holidays-sicily-aeolian-islands-capri","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/armandosailing.com\/?page_id=71","title":{"rendered":"Italy Sailing Holidays \u2014 Sicily, Aeolian Islands &#038; Capri"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\nbody{background:#f7f5f0!important}.wp-site-blocks{padding:0!important}.wp-site-blocks>header,.wp-site-blocks>footer{display:none!important}main{margin:0!important;padding:0!important;max-width:none!important}main>.wp-block-post-title{display:none!important}.entry-content{margin:0!important;max-width:none!important}.entry-content>.as-site{max-width:none!important;width:100%!important;margin:0!important}.as-site{--navy:#0b2430;--gold:#c5a574;--cream:#f7f5f0;color:var(--navy);font:16px\/1.7 Arial,sans-serif}.as-site 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.italy-copy{max-width:780px;color:#607079}.as-site .italy-copy p{margin-bottom:20px}.as-site .italy-note{font-size:13px;margin-top:25px}.as-site .italy-gallery{columns:3 240px;column-gap:24px;margin-top:38px}.as-site .italy-gallery figure{margin:0 0 25px;break-inside:avoid}.as-site .italy-gallery img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}.as-site .italy-gallery figcaption{font-size:11px;color:#c9d5d7;letter-spacing:1px;padding-top:12px}.as-site .navlinks{flex-wrap:wrap}.as-site .hero-photo{height:620px;object-fit:cover}.as-site .capri-photo{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}@media(max-width:800px){.as-site .italy-stops{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}@media(max-width:600px){.as-site .italy-stops{grid-template-columns:1fr}.as-site .italy-gallery{columns:1}.as-site .hero-photo{height:480px}}<\/style><div class=\"as-site\"><nav class=\"nav\"><div class=\"wrap\"><a class=\"brand\" href=\"\/\">Armando Sailing.<\/a><div class=\"navlinks\"><a href=\"#aeolian\">Sicily &amp; the Aeolians<\/a><a href=\"#capri\">Capri<\/a><a href=\"#italy-gallery\">Gallery<\/a><a href=\"#contact\">Enquire<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/nav><section class=\"hero\"><div class=\"hero-copy\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Italy \u00b7 Private yacht &amp; catamaran holidays<\/div><h1>La dolce vita.<br>By sea.<\/h1><p class=\"intro\">Colourful harbours. Island landscapes. Long lunches and evenings by the water. Discover your own Italian escape with your skipper, Armando.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"#contact\">PLAN YOUR ITALIAN JOURNEY \u2192<\/a><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/armandosailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/italy-islands-03.jpeg\" alt=\"Colourful fishing boats below Lipari\u2019s citadel\"><\/section><section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">A different view of Italy<\/div><h2>Slow mornings.<br>Unforgettable shores.<\/h2><div class=\"italy-copy\"><p>Italy invites you to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Swim from the boat, arrive in a harbour full of character and take time for local food and a walk ashore.<\/p><p>Choose Sicily and the Aeolian Islands for volcanic landscapes and island life, or discuss a separate escape around Capri and the Bay of Naples. These are distinct sailing regions: we choose the departure point, boat and route to suit the holiday you have in mind.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"section experience\" id=\"aeolian\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Off the northern coast of Sicily<\/div><h2>The Aeolian Islands.<br>Sea, stone &amp; island life.<\/h2><div class=\"italy-copy\"><p>Seven volcanic islands, each with its own character. The Aeolian archipelago offers a journey of changing coastlines, island villages and time at sea. We plan a selection of stops that gives you room to enjoy them.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"italy-stops\"><article class=\"italy-stop\"><span class=\"number\">01 \/ LIPARI<\/span><h3>Harbour life &#038; island stories<\/h3><p>Discover the archipelago\u2019s largest island: waterfront caf\u00e9s, narrow lanes and the historic citadel above the town. A place to enjoy both island life and time ashore.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"italy-stop\"><span class=\"number\">02 \/ VULCANO<\/span><h3>A landscape shaped by fire<\/h3><p>Volcanic colours and a striking coastline give Vulcano its own character. Explore the island as part of your journey; shore activities depend on current local access and conditions.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"italy-stop\"><span class=\"number\">03 \/ SALINA<\/span><h3>A greener island rhythm<\/h3><p>Make room for a slower day on Salina. Wander ashore, enjoy local flavours and settle into an evening that asks very little of you.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"italy-stop\"><span class=\"number\">04 \/ PANAREA<\/span><h3>A small island, a special mood<\/h3><p>Panarea and its surrounding islets offer another chapter of the Aeolian journey. Enjoy the coastline, time on the water and a stroll ashore when conditions allow.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"italy-stop\"><span class=\"number\">05 \/ STROMBOLI<\/span><h3>An unmistakable horizon<\/h3><p>The volcanic silhouette of Stromboli is one of the archipelago\u2019s distinctive sights. Whether it fits your journey depends on the available time, sea conditions and local requirements.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"italy-stop\"><span class=\"number\">YOUR OWN PACE<\/span><h3>Leave room to linger<\/h3><p>Choose a favourite bay, a longer lunch or another swim. We select the islands for your trip rather than trying to visit the whole archipelago at once.<\/p><\/article><\/div><p class=\"italy-note\">These are destination ideas, not a fixed itinerary. Your Sicilian departure marina, island stops and any shore visits are confirmed individually and adapted to weather, sea conditions and local access.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"section\" id=\"capri\"><div class=\"wrap split\"><div><div class=\"eyebrow\">A separate escape \u00b7 Bay of Naples<\/div><h2>Capri.<br>An Italian classic.<\/h2><div class=\"italy-copy\"><p>Arrive by sea and discover the colourful waterfront of Marina Grande beneath Capri\u2019s dramatic cliffs. Spend time ashore, pause at a caf\u00e9 and enjoy the island atmosphere.<\/p><p>For a holiday focused on Capri, we plan a separate route in the Bay of Naples. Your departure point, boat, anchorages and harbour arrangements are agreed around your dates and preferences.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"#contact\">ASK ABOUT CAPRI \u2197<\/a><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"capri-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/armandosailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/italy-islands-04.jpeg\" alt=\"Capri Marina Grande waterfront and cliffs\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/section><section class=\"section skipper\" id=\"italy-gallery\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Discover the destinations<\/div><h2>Italy, in moments.<\/h2><p>Harbours, island landscapes and life beside the water. Open a photograph to take a closer look.<\/p><div class=\"italy-gallery\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/armandosailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/italy-islands-01.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph: Lipari \u00b7 Harbour &#038; citadel\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/armandosailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/italy-islands-01.jpeg\" alt=\"Lipari waterfront beneath the historic citadel\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption>Lipari \u00b7 Harbour &#038; citadel<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/armandosailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/italy-islands-02.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph: Vulcano \u00b7 Volcanic landscape\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/armandosailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/italy-islands-02.jpeg\" alt=\"Volcanic landscape and island views on Vulcano\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption>Vulcano \u00b7 Volcanic landscape<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/armandosailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/italy-islands-03.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph: Lipari \u00b7 Colourful fishing boats\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/armandosailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/italy-islands-03.jpeg\" alt=\"Colourful fishing boats in Lipari harbour\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption>Lipari \u00b7 Colourful fishing boats<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/armandosailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/italy-islands-04.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph: Capri \u00b7 Marina Grande\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/armandosailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/italy-islands-04.jpeg\" alt=\"Capri Marina Grande harbour beneath rocky cliffs\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption>Capri \u00b7 Marina Grande<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/armandosailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/italy-islands-05.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph: Vulcano \u00b7 Mud-bath scene\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/armandosailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/italy-islands-05.jpeg\" alt=\"Visitors in a coastal mud-bath pool on Vulcano\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption>Vulcano \u00b7 Mud-bath scene<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"italy-note\">The photographs introduce the destinations; they do not confirm the availability of a particular shore activity.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"section contact\" id=\"contact\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Let\u2019s make it your journey<\/div><h2>Your Italian escape<br>starts here.<\/h2><p class=\"section-lead\">Tell Armando your preferred dates, group size and whether you would like to explore Sicily and the Aeolians or Capri and the Bay of Naples. 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