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Sail the beautiful bays of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean. Then cruise the volcanic Aeolian archipelago north of Sicily, named after the Greek demigod of wind Aeolus. Or from Naples sail the northwesterly mistral winds, out to the azure waters of Sardinia. Italian hospitality includes world-class food, wine and nightlife along with great sailing in a Mediterranean climate fit for the Gods.
Average air temperatures
Temperatures in the spring months of April, May and June, range from 18-30°C. In the summer months of July, August and September you can expect temperatures to rise to 28-32°C.
Average water temperatures
Water temperatures are cooler in the spring months of April, May and June ranging from 15-22°C. In the hotter summer months of July, August and September the surface water reaches perfect swimming temperatures of 22-27°C.
Best time to visit
May through November are the warmer, drier months. May, June, July and September are the best months to visit with nice weather conditions while avoiding excessive heat and the high season crowds.
Not to miss while you are in Italy
Rome… is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city. Rome's history spans over 2500 years and it was the dominant power in Western Europe and the Mediterranean between 100BC and 700AD. After the fall of the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages, Rome was ruled by Popes who transformed the city with the Italian Renaissance. During this period the Sistine Chapel ceiling was painted by Michelangelo and the present day St Peter's Basilica was built. Famous artists and architects flourished in the city creating Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Tourism is a huge industry in Rome, making it the most visited city in Italy, the third most popular attraction in Europe and among the most visited cities in the world. Rome's historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes monuments and museums such as the Vatican museum, the Coliseum, Forum and Pantheon among many other sites.
Florence… is the capital of Italy's Tuscany region and is known for its history, art, and architecture and as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In 1982, the historic center of the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and it attracts millions of tourists each year. The city boasts a wide range of art galleries and museums, especially those found in the Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace. It is regarded as the art capital of Italy and was the birthplace or home to many prominent historical figures such as: Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Machiavelli, Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, Donatello, Galileo Galilei, Dante, Boccaccio and many others. Sites include the massif Il Duomo Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio and the Campanile or Bell Tower.
Sardinia… is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and has a human history dating back to the Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods, approximately 10000-6000BC. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot dry summer sand cooler wetter winters and is blessed with miles of coves, beaches and bays. The northwest Mistral wind blows throughout the year and gives Sardinia a great reputation for sailing. Tourism is the main industry on the island but there is considerable farming, livestock and dairy production.
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