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 one of the three days on the Seven Islands 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. The Panarea + Stromboli day: swimming at the islets in the afternoon, the volcano at sunset. Timing, route, conditions, and why coming by boat is a different story than the ferry.
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