Stories, itineraries, tales from the archipelago.
The captain's journal. Pieces written without rush, on what we learn sailing the Aeolians every season.
Vulcano from the sea: the black-sand bay, the caves, the mud
The Faraglione, the Grotta del Cavallo, the open-air thermal pools. Vulcano from the sea is less touristy than the side you see from the harbour — it's the first stop on the 7-island tour, and the one that wins everyone over.
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Salina from the sea: what you see in a day on the tour
Pollara, the Punta Megna caves, the suspended vineyards, Lingua and its lemons. The Salina day from the side you don't see from the road — taken slowly, by people who know the coast by heart.
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When to visit the Aeolians: a calendar of the seasons
The Aeolians are not the same from May to October. Water at 19° or 27°, scirocco or maestrale, empty islands or yachts everywhere. A month-by-month guide — who comes when, what works, and the window where you pay half to see almost the same things.
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The Aeolians with kids: what to know before you go
Are the Seven Islands suitable for children? Yes, with a few precautions. Minimum age, duration, safety, what to bring, and how to think through the itinerary when there are little ones in the family — the advice we give to families who book with us, in order of importance.
Read → Salina vs Panarea: which of the two islands to choose
They're the two most different Aeolian islands. One is green, slow, rural; the other is white, fashionable, chosen by the jet set. An honest guide to figuring out which one is for you — even if the best answer, almost always, is 'both'.
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Stromboli at sunset, from the sea: the day you'll remember
The sciara del fuoco lights up as the sun goes down, and you see it better from the sea than from land. What to expect from one of the most memorable trips in the archipelago — timing, route, conditions, and why coming with us is a different story than the ferry.
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