Palermo offers the cruising grounds of the Aeolian Islands (7) in north part of Sicily, Malta and Tunisia. Another popular starting ports is Portorosa. Palermo is the capital of Sicily in the province of the same name, and is located on the north western coast of the island in a marvelous inlet by Monte Pellegrino, described as 'The most beautiful promontory in the world', which dominates the western border of the Conca d'Oro laden with oranges and lemons. The city extends along the slope between Monte Pellegrino and Capo Mongerbino. The city then turns inwards and climbs up to Monreale, with its beautiful view. The glorious Conca d'Oro also makes up part of Palermo. The mountains crown the city, the gardens dress it in green, the sea caresses it and the sky covers the city with a blue veil.

Sardinia is completely unique and the perfect place for a Bareboat holiday that mixes excitement with the exotic. During the summer, Bareboats flock to Sardinia. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, concentrated from April to September and warm winds off the African continent, the Sardinian climate, can be quite delightful and not quite as hot as other Bareboat areas in the Mediterranean.