Lipari

It is the largest and most populated with a town well equipped to find anything. As many as 12 volcanoes, now extinct, have shaped it over the millennia making it extraordinary. Very entertaining at night. Famous for the Pumice Mountains that occupy a quarter of the island's surface. Lipari is the capital of the Aeolian Islands; it is the largest, most populated and best equipped island in the archipelago. And it was also the first island to be inhabited, in fact the first inhabitants of the archipelago settled on Castle Hill, around which the beautiful town of Lipari later developed. Lipari is an extremely pleasant and charming port of call with its narrow streets leading up to the castle built in the 16th century. Lipari is home to the main port of all the Aeolian islands. It also offers many opportunities for anchorages and sheltering. The N and E coasts are safe everywhere, while the W and SW part has some rocks and groups of semi-outcrops. Don't miss Canneto, the pumice quarry, Acquacalda,Vinci Bay, Vallemura, Porticello. Always pay close attention to the uneven seabed, contact us for safe navigation.

Marina and anchorages of Lipari

The ports of Lipari: PIGNATARO, MARINA LUNGA, SOTTOMONASTERO. One adjacent to the other, clearly always very crowded during peak season. Completely exposed to winds from the 1st and 2nd quadrants. It is nothing more than a large bay, completely open to the SE, housing floating structures, a small marina and dockside anchorages (Sottomonastero) Pignataro: located at the extreme N side of the bay , it is ridged by an elbow arm oriented for WSW In addition to the private marina, one can find room by flanking the fishing boats. Another drawback is that the marina is off-center and out of touch with the town. Marina Lunga: is dotted with floating docks with mooring service, water and electricity, although they are always full. In fact, we recommend booking in advance especially in July and August. Remarkable in any case is the undertow and waves generated by the continuous arrivals of hydrofoils and ferries that connect Lipari with the rest of the Aeolian islands, with Milazzo and with Naples. Because of the considerable rolling caused by hydrofoil waves, it would be preferable to moor at the head of the pier; however, it is always necessary to keep out of phase with the masts of nearby sailboats. Fuel and water refueling is possible in this port. Additional possible anchorages to stop in Lipari and treat yourself to an evening ashore: at Sottomonastero roadstead or Marina Corta roadstead.