Northeastern Sicily awaits you: the gateway to the Aeolian Islands and the charm of the Tyrrhenian! 🏡⛵
Lovers of the sea, sun, and volcanic landscapes, northeastern Sicily is the ideal destination for your next sailing or catamaran adventure! The marinas of Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Portorosa, Furnari, Sant'Agata di Militello, and Tropea (in Calabria, perfect for embarking towards the Aeolian Islands) offer direct access to one of the most beautiful and evocative stretches of the Mediterranean coast.
But how do you reach these marinas? And what are the best means to get there? Let's find out together with this practical guide by BeBlue! 🌊
⛵ The Sicilian (and Calabrian) Marinas: where they are located
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📍Marina di Capo d'Orlando – modern and well-served, a great starting point for the Aeolian Islands
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📍Marina di Milazzo – the closest to the islands, strategic for quick departures
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📍Marina di Furnari / Portorosa – elegant and immersed in nature, an excellent base for relaxation and cruises
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📍Marina di Sant'Agata di Militello – between Capo d'Orlando and Milazzo, perfect position to explore the Aeolian Islands and the coast
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📍Marina di Tropea (Calabria) – ideal for those who want to embark towards Stromboli and the Aeolian Islands with short navigations
✈️ Flying to Northeastern Sicily: main airports
To reach the marinas in the area, the recommended airports are:
✈️ Catania Airport – Fontanarossa (CTA) 🛫
The main hub for those departing from Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Furnari, Portorosa, and Sant'Agata di Militello. Well connected with national and European flights.
✈️ Palermo Airport – Punta Raisi (PMO) 🛫
A valid alternative, especially for Capo d'Orlando and Sant'Agata Militello, although further away.
✈️ Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF) 🛫
Perfect for reaching Marina di Tropea, an excellent base for embarking towards the Aeolian Islands.
🌍 How to reach Northeastern Sicily and Calabria from Italy and Europe
Numerous airlines connect these airports with direct flights or with a stopover:
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From Italy: ITA Airways, Ryanair, Volotea, Aeroitalia, easyJet
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From Europe: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Vueling, Transavia, Wizz Air, Ryanair
🚗 How to reach the marinas once landed
Once landed in Catania, Palermo, or Lamezia, here's how to reach the different marinas:
🚕 Private transfers / Taxi:
Available at all major airports. Also bookable online in advance.
⏱️ Indicative times and costs:
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Catania ➡️ Milazzo: 1h30 min – €80-€120
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Catania ➡️ Portorosa / Furnari: 2h – €90-€130
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Catania ➡️ Capo d'Orlando: 2h15 – €100-€140
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Palermo ➡️ Sant'Agata di Militello: 2h – €90-€120
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Lamezia ➡️ Tropea Marina: 1h – €60-€90
🚗 Car rental:
Perfect for those who want to move freely or travel in a group.
🚆 By train:
Efficient service, especially along the Sicilian Tyrrhenian coast.
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From Catania or Palermo ➡️ all marinas (with a change in Messina): variable times, from 1h30 to 3h.
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From Lamezia ➡️ Tropea: direct connection with regional trains (about 1h).
🛥️ Getting around the area: how to explore the Tyrrhenian coast
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🚗 Car rental: the most flexible way to reach and move between the marinas.
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🚌 Local buses: available but with limited schedules, especially on weekends.
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🚕 Taxi / NCC: recommended for direct transfers, especially for those arriving by plane.
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⛴️ Maritime connections / ferries to the Aeolian Islands:
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From Milazzo and Portorosa (frequent)
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From Tropea (seasonal)
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Set sail for the Aeolian Islands and northern Sicily with BeBlue! 🌅⛵
Sun, wind, nature, volcanoes, and tradition: northeastern Sicily offers you all this at your fingertips. Reach your favorite marina and get ready to set sail towards one of the most beautiful nautical destinations in the Mediterranean!
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