TRAPANI TO CEFALU
8 DAYS CHARTER
ITINERARY SUMMARY
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DAY 1
Trapani - Marsala
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DAY 2
Marsala - Egadi Islands
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DAY 3
Egadi Islands - Marettimo
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DAY 4
Marettimo - San Vito Lo Capo
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DAY 5
San Vito Lo Capo - Castellammare del Golfo
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DAY 6
Castellammare del Golfo - Capo Gallo Reserve
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DAY 7
Capo Gallo Reserve - Palermo
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DAY 8
Palermo - Cefalu
DAY 1
Trapani - Marsala
DISTANCE: 15nm DURATION: 2h 15m
The town of Marsala is well known in Sicily thanks to its popular wines with their worldwide reputation. Not to be missed is the Stagnone Lagoon, with it's shallow, extremely salty water (salt was the main industry here) which harbours 4 islands. Some of the old salt pans are still active, with a few windmills dotted around the area. As a nature reserve there is an exceptional array of birdlife and undersea life to explore, and for the sports enthusiasts, it is a fantastic location for kitesurfing.
DAY 2
Marsala - Egadi Islands
DISTANCE: 16nm DURATION: 2h 20m
Off the western coast of Sicily, the enchanting Egadi Islands are ever enticing with their promise of wild bohemian living. Sshh, these islands are a favoured secret with Sicilians looking to dodge the crowds and rest easy against a backdrop of tiny streets, champagne seas, and abundant sunshine. Made up of three islands - Favignana, Levanzo, and Marretimmo, a visit to these islands also puts you closer to Tunisia rather than mainland Europe - only adding to the sense of sizzling far awayness that can feel so tempting.
Cruising these islands and dropping anchor means ancient ways of fishing, dining on impeccable food, and time standing still in a thousand different ways. Amble through a world of sleepy piazzas, stunning stretches of coast, and local artists as you explore the Egadi Islands
DAY 3
Egadi Islands - Marettimo
DISTANCE: 8nm DURATION: 1h 15m
Nicknamed the secret seaside, Marettimo is the most remote of the Aegadian Islands. Wild and free and full of charm, Marettimo steers clear of the fancy footing that some of the other Italian islands revel in. Instead, it's relatively untouched by tourism and is backdropped by impressive beauty and ruggedness that calls to even the most casual of walkers. The western side of the island is all cool alpines, wild rabbits, and serendipitous sea views while on the northern coast you can see an old Norman castle and a Byzantine chapel. The main town itself takes on a timeless simplicity with blue shuttered buildings, a pieced together port, pale pebbled beach, car-free streets, and a tiny collection of bars and restaurants to keep inhabitants well fed and watered. You instantly feel the pace of life slow down on Marettimo as hours are lost to long meandering walks, cooling swims, and sitting on a bench to enjoy an ice-cream with the locals.
DAY 4
Marettimo - San Vito Lo Capo
DISTANCE: 36nm DURATION: 5h 15m
The western coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea is home to many treasures and San Vito Lo Capo is one of them. Summer travelers and sailors fall hard for this corner close to Palermo thanks to the wide sandy beaches and clear blue seas. San Vito Beach is a sight for sore eyes with its white sands and soft waves sitting beneath the shadow of the impressive Monte Monaco.
An impressive Blue Flag beach, it stretches on for almost 3km and offers plenty of pretty spots for sipping a Sicilian wine and watching the light change colour. Pay a visit to the nearby Tonnara del Secco with its old ruins and tales of gigantic tuna. Take the tender to Bue Marino’s Cove to see why it was awarded the most beautiful cove in Italy. Back on land and there’s a nearby nature reserve to visit to stock up on the sweet scents and sights of flora and fauna.
DAY 5
San Vito Lo Capo - Castellammare del Golfo
DISTANCE: 18nm DURATION: 2h 40m
Between Palermo and Trapani lies Castellammare del Golfo, a charming seaside town on Sicily's northwestern coast. The historic fishing port is situated underneath steep mountain slopes, with a beautiful curved harbour at the foot of a narrow headland topped with a castle.
The town is dominated by its castle, which over time has been influenced by all the cultures who dominated Sicily over the centuries, including the Normans, Arabs and Swabians who all modified it. Lying just outside the town you'll find sea caves with frescoed walls dating back to the early Christian period and beautiful beaches for which Sicily is so well known.
DAY 6
Castellammare del Golfo - Capo Gallo Reserve
DISTANCE: 25nm DURATION: 3h 35m
Towering rocky cliffs, deep caves, and gorgeous grottos occupying a swathe of Sicilian land caught between the sea, the Capo Gallo Reserve can be found lacing the coast between Mondello and Sferracavallo. Charter guests who have a penchant for perfectly curated outdoor adventures will adore spending time here. The calm blue waters of Sicily are ever inviting for dropping anchor to kayak, snorkel, and swim and the golden karst cliffs offer a bounty of incredible hikes for postcard panoramas across the sparkling seas. Be sure to make the most of close proximity to so many amazing caves, especially the prehistoric findings of Mondello and the cave of Fossa del Gallo. Being so close to the delights of Palermo also means you get to soak up the heady vibes of the ancient frescoed city.
DAY 7
Capo Gallo Reserve - Palermo
DISTANCE: 9nm DURATION: 1h 20m
Palermo, Sicily's capital, is a beautiful, historically rich Sicilian city with wonderful architecture, culture and gastronomy. This ancient European city has existed here for almost three thousand years and during that time, it has been influenced by various cultures.
It is particularly noted for it's Norman architecture, churches and palaces. Palermo has numerous points of interest that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Palazzo Reale with the Cappella Palatine, the Chiesa di San Giovanni degli Eremiti and the Cattedrale di Palermo to name just a few.
DAY 8
Palermo - Cefalu
DISTANCE: 32nm DURATION: 4h 40m
Cefalu is situated on the north-east of Sicily's coast and is about 70 kilometers from the eastern edge of Palermo, while Catania is about 180 kilometers north-west. A charter from Cefalu is often considered as part of a Sicilian route as it is one of the undiscovered gems of the Mediterranean. Cefalo has a great beach and old, winding medieval streets, with lovely restaurants overlooking the rugged coast, serving lovely southern Sicilian cuisine. Cefalu is home to an impressive Norman cathedral with its Byzantine mosaics and imposing twin towers, making it one of the most impressive in Europe.
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