Located on the northern coast of Sicily, Capo d'Orlando overlooks the Tyrrhenian sea and is a welcoming sight for boats and yachts travelling from the nearby Aeolian Islands. Capo d'Orlando is a pleasant fishing village located in the province of Messina and is also an excellent destination for renting a boat and sailing into the magnificent Aeolian horizon, providing the ideal atmosphere for a perfect holiday cruise.
Why choose Capo d'Orlando?
Capo d'Orlando is nestled between the sea and the Nebrodi mountains, creating a picture perfect horizon of blue and green, with buildings and mountains providing the contrast. The beaches of Capo d'Orlando span about 15 kilometres in length and are mostly made of sand, with some rocks. The coastline also offers the most wonderful views of the Aeolian Islands, which are a perfect destination for a fish picnic with a chartered yacht. Other most visited locations include Sicily's active volcanoes - Mount Etna and Stromboli. For centuries, Capo d'Orlando has been an important centre for trade and has also known many masters, from Romans and Normans to Spanish and French, all of which ruled this strategic settlement.
What to do and see on your yacht charter in Capo d'Orlando?
Capo d'Orlando is named after Orlando, a knight who served in the Crusades under the Norman king Carl the Great. In ancient times this was a fishing village and today is a tourist town which primarily attracts sailors. In the old town of Capo d'Orlando, there are many cultural activities and exhibitions, such as the Villa Piccolo, once the residence of the local aristocracy and today a museum. Sightseeing in old town might lead to Via Piave where numerous shops, boutiques, pubs and restaurants can be found. The beaches at Capo d'Orlando are sandy, quiet and often surrounded by steep hills. Among all others, two beaches stand out: San Gregorio beach, filled with numerous coves and bays and Testa di Monaco, a sandy beach with greenish-blue glow of the surrounding seabed. Outside of the city, in front of Capo d'Orlando, The Aeolian Islands are well worth a boating trip, whilst the islands of Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Filicudi and Alicudi make potential excursion locations. Behind Capo d'Orlando extends the Nebrodi Park, the largest park of nature in Sicily, containing many charming villages, mild hills and a wide variety of flora and fauna. Close to the city, the Roman Bagnoli Villa is an archaeological dig site of Roman baths from the 3rd and 4th century and the nearby Bastion is a square-plan fortress from the middle-ages. Also, worth mentioning as a potential place of interest is the Sanctuary and the ruins of the Castle of Orlando from the 17th century.
Sailing season - When to charter in Capo d'Orlando?
The best times to visit Capo d'Orlando would be from April to June and from September to October because the temperatures are not as hot as they are in the summer. The peak of the season comes mid-June, when hordes of tourists flock to Sicily and Capo d'Orlando. It is best to avoid August altogether - temperatures average well above 35 degrees Celsius and most facilities are closed. Capo d'Orlando enjoys a relatively mild climate on average, with high temperatures beginning to climb in May and lasting until September.