Type

Sailing boat

Period:

May - June - July - August - September - October

Not to be missed:

The Tremiti Islands are a captivating paradise, with pristine panoramas and historical remains on San Nicola. There are no landings on Capraia island from Punta dello Straccione to Cala Grange, but anchors can be dropped at Cala dei Vermi, Cala dei Pesci, Cala dei Turchi and Cala Falconetto where the crew can dive into the beautiful sea. Look out for sea urchins here; their sharp spines    serve as a reminder that this is a marine reserve to love, protect and most of all treat with respect.   

Useful informations

It is important to consider that stopping along the Tremiti Islands may be tricky for sailboats. Travellers must not be caught unprepared as the islands lack water, electricity and fuel.
The deep, rocky seabeds make it unsafe to anchor to the bottom, especially in bad weather. To avoid this problem, anchor to mooring buoys and secure with anchor weights. It is also useful to look towards the Gargano often. During the summer, if it can be seen clearly it means there is a Maestral wind arriving; if it is hazy the Sirocco wind is spreading. It is essential to stay tuned to weather conditions on channel VHF 68 to prepare in advance for sudden occurrences of bad weather and to avoid having embay at the last minute. Along the islands repeated changes in the direction of the current marks the arrival of very rough seas. Do not hesitate to embay immediately because the sea will become very rough in about 6 – 12 hours.