With three thousand years of history, Italy also offers breathtaking landscapes such as its green hills, dormant volcanoes and northern lakes hauled in by camellias. Open to the Mediterranean Sea, it is undeniably one of the most beautiful countries to discover by boat. It is also possible to rent a boat in Palmi, in the region of Calabria, to begin an unforgettable sea voyage. The city's maritime access is the Taureana Palmi port, located in Tonnarra Bay. Designed for pleasure boating and big game fishing, it can hold up to 300 boats. Despite a master plan dating from 1947 for its development, the structure was never fully completed due to severe storms.
It currently has a pontoon, a 235-meter-long quay, beacons and a sandy bottom. Its maximum depth, along the outer dike, is 5 meters. There are other marinas in Calabria, such as the ports of Vibo Valentia and Trope, the Laghi di Sibari marina and the port of Scilla. Visit Palmi Palmi owes its name to the palm trees, symbols of the welcome and hospitality dear to its inhabitants. However, it was built on a plain of centuries-old olive trees. The town is entirely dedicated to art, with its neo-Romanesque churches, Saracen tower and Baroque fountain. Relax on Tonnara beach, hauled in on the side of the Tyrrhenian Sea, with its two-kilometer stretch of white sand. Imposing rocks surround the area, reflecting majestically in the turquoise waters. The most famous of its cliffs is the Rocher de l'Olive, the result of wear and tear caused by the sea, where a solitary olive tree has stood alone at the top for 400 years. Finally, the Caves of Pignarelle and Trachina will take you on a journey back in time. Carved into the sandstone, they have always been valuable refuges. They were first used by monks to escape persecution under the Byzantine Empire, then by the city's inhabitants to protect themselves from bombing during the Second World War.
Your vacation in Palmi
Days in Palmi can be spent in many ways. On land or at sea, they offer pleasant moments of relaxation, but also of escape. Located a few kilometers from Reggio Calabria, Palmi was founded by the inhabitants of Taurianum fleeing the Saracens and is home to a rich historical heritage. So don't hesitate to spend a day in the city todiscover its magnificent historical heritage, such as the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, built in a neo-Romanesque style, the shrine of the Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, built in 1927, the Palazzo della Città and the Villa Mazzini.
But its natural landscape has also contributed to its flourishing in terms of tourism. It is not without reason that poets and writers nicknamed Palmi the «Terrace on the Strait of Messina». Leaving the city behind, its hiking trails open out onto incredible and surprisingly varied views overlooking the olive groves and cliffs jutting out into the sea. The excursions generally take place on Mount Sant'Elia. A coastal ridge of the Aspromonte massif, Mount St. Elias rises to an altitude of 579 meters south of Palmi and offers a breathtaking view of the city. For the more athletic, hikes will take place on the side of the Aspromonte National Park, a vast 77,000-hectare park that engulfs a large part of the province of Calabria.
If you choose the month of August to rent a sailboat in Italy, don't miss the Varia de Palmi. This Catholic festival, which is held every year on the last Sunday of August, celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
Your sea trips
Choosing a yacht charter in Palmi will be a great opportunity to discover the true pleasures of sailing in the Mediterranean. An unmissable point of departure, Palmi is close to beautiful seaside resorts and places of interest that are well worth a visit. Along the north coast, your cruise will take you to Bagnara Calabra, a small Italian town nestled between two hills and renowned for its long sandy beach and campsites.
Want to discover the most beautiful attractions of the Calabria region? Treat yourself to a week-long cruise to Tropea. You will end this long sea trip in style at the foot of a historic town built at the side of the boat of a high, steep cliff that drops straight down to the sea and hauls in a lovely sandy beach. Its historical heritage is quite simply incredible, as exemplified by its cathedral, built in the 12th century at the top of a cliff.
Heading south, you can reach towns such as Scilla, a picturesque fishing village famous for its swordfish fishing. Built on two floors, the latter is located at the end of the Italian boot and dominated by a rocky outcrop housing an ancient fortress. But Scilla is also a recommended point of departure for crossing the Strait of Messina. Despite the strong currents in places, crossing the strait will be easy and you will be able to reach the north-eastern tip of Sicily by catamaran in no time.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 1 636 |
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| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess, Sailor, Chef (meals not included), Engineer, Mechanic, Masseuse |
| Average price per week | $19,702 |
| Minimum weekly price | $728 |
| Maximum price per week | $995,138 |