Costa Viola Sailing Tour from Scilla on a Wooden Schooner

The Costa Viola sailing tour from Scilla lasts four hours and leaves the harbour on the Ganesh, a wooden schooner. The coast it follows is among the most striking in Calabria, with steep cliffs above the water, hidden coves and sea in shades of turquoise. Along the way you see the village of Chianalea from the water.

The route reaches bays that can only be reached by sea, where you can take swim breaks, snorkel with the gear on board or simply stay on deck. The idea is to take in this shore and the Strait of Messina without the crowds.

• The boat: built in Italy in 1991 from 30 tons of solid mahogany, 16 metres long, with 2 masts and 6 sails
• Capacity: up to 20 people
• On board: sun decks forward and aft, plenty of deck space, snorkelling gear and two restrooms

The boat also suits private parties and dinners on board. On this outing, the pace comes from the wind and the slow glide under sail.