Yachting is most popular on the western side of Italy’s more than 5500 miles of coastline. Here is the Ligurian and the Tyrrhenian Sea. On the east coast is the Adriatic and in the south; the Ionian Sea. The west coast can be extremely crowded in the summer, especially in the north. In summer weekends, booking ahead for a berth is very important.

Activities seem endless once you set your foot in Italy. Italian places such as the Lazio, Lombardi, Basilicata, and Campania provide all types of facilities to tourists. If the call of the mountains does not interest you, though, you can cruise your way in the Mediterranean Sea and have fun sailing in Italy.

The rivers of Italy are widely regarded not only for their gondolas but for [spin]boating|sailing in Italy[spin]. Move farther and you can catch a glimpse of picturesque Italy.

There are also sailing yachts available in the isle of Dubrovnik in Croatia, an island well known for its mild temperature. These boats are perfect if you wish to explore Croatia’s southern tip which is mainly filled with earth of overgrown and lush forests as well as sheer cliffs.

A definite sailor’s paradise is one of Tuscany’s beautiful islands: Elba. It gives you a perfect combination of landscapes and sceneries, punctuated with desert and magnificent coasts. The long shorelines are spaced with well-equipped and safe ports. Stromboli, a small island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, is one of the world’s fascinating active volcanoes. The crater, along with its increasing and sometimes even rhythm, emits materials that give rise to countless luminous trails. During the night is the perfect moment to watch the impressive eruptions. Every startling explosion from the crater means a red dot that light up the blackness of night.

Yachting in Italy is like wading through the pages of your natural and history book.

Find more information on sailing in Italy and sailing Croatia here. In this website you can find information on sailing holidays from other parts of the world.