Coastal Guide Sailing Guide Italy, nautical travel guide with expert tips, essential for sailors

From the Adriatic to Liguria – Sailing in Italy. Italy is more than just good food, beach holidays, and sunshine. This popular Mediterranean peninsula is a true paradise, especially for those with a pleasure boat license! The 7,600-kilometer-long coastline from Liguria to the Adriatic and the offshore islands form a picturesque panorama that is best viewed from the water. The mild Mediterranean climate and favorable wind conditions make sailing here an experience almost year-round.

A sailing area for every taste. The mostly easy areas are popular with beginners and recreational sailors, but also delight seasoned sailors with enchanting bays and beautiful natural scenery. For example, plan a cruise off the Sicilian coast and marvel at small and large grottos rarely seen from land, or enjoy the breathtaking view of Europe's largest active volcano from your sailboat. In Tuscany, many harbors and marinas offer short trips for beginners, while off Sardinia, experienced sailors in particular will find their own favorite. Sailing enthusiasts of all abilities and preferences will find their favorite area in the Mediterranean.

Italy Coastal Guide – the best sailing tips from the pros. Author Rod Heikell is a passionate sailor and has crossed the Atlantic and Indian Oceans several times. However, his heart belongs to the Mediterranean. With this Italy Coastal Guide, he shares his expertise and offers valuable tips for sailing in the most popular areas between Brindisi and Ventimiglia:

• Liguria
• Tuscany
• Tyrrhenian Sea
• Sardinia
• Sicily
• Gulf of Taranto and Ionian Sea
• Southern Adriatic
• Malta

This nautical travel guide contains everything you need to plan your sailing vacation: information on all major ports, marinas, and anchorages, along with directions for approach, numerous nautical charts and plans, and tips on supply options, sights, and excursions for shore excursions. This makes the coastal handbook an indispensable companion both on land and on board.

Set sail and explore the coasts of Italy!