From Malta to Riposto near Catania

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Between Malta's historic fortress walls begins a sailing voyage that connects two fascinating island worlds. After departure there is time to experience the coasts of Malta or Gozo once more from the water before we set course for Sicily.

The passage to Portopalo di Capo Passero is a varied day's sailing trip of around 60 nautical miles across the open Mediterranean. As Malta slowly disappears over the horizon, Sicily's southeast coast appears before us — often accompanied by our first glimpse of the mighty Mount Etna.

Along the coast we discover sheltered anchorages, the charming fishing village of Marzamemi and the impressive old town of Syracuse with its island of Ortigia. Depending on wind and weather, we take time for the most beautiful spots between nature, history and Sicilian ease.

With every nautical mile Etna draws closer. The coast is shaped by dark lava fields as we sail towards our destination harbour of Riposto. The modern marina lies directly at the foot of the volcano and forms the atmospheric conclusion to a sailing trip full of contrasts — with open sea, quiet bays, lively harbour towns and the impressive backdrop of Europe's largest active volcano.

You sail with a maximum of 3 other participants on a Beneteau Oceanis 43 built 2007 (owner's yacht) with German safety certificate for worldwide cruising, comfortably equipped with watermaker, solar panels, electric winches, Starlink and much more. The owner and skipper has over 50,000 nautical miles of experience, 99% on cabin charters and sail training trips.

If you book a cabin for two or for yourself alone, there is a 75% surcharge on the stated price.

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