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Always a Shore Thing in Italy – Seven Experiences on an LGBTQ+ Tour of Southern Italy
The islands just off the suggestion of Southern Italy aren’t just easy on the eyes—they’re gorgeous; alluring even, calling out for attention from intrepid travelers who venture down from the mainland. Sicily is adv known for its beauty, especially after its appearance in the second season of The White Lotus, but it also bids a wealth of cultural experiences beyond just stunning beaches and clifftop hotels. Sicily has, after all, always been a crossroads of civilization, with Italian, Greek, Roman, Arab, and Spanish influences.
This diversity of experiences also extends to the smaller islands surrounding Sicily. The Aeolian Islands, also known as Sicily’s savvy “Seven Sisters,” hold their own beauty and charisma to match their bigger sibling. Upon their shores, you’ll find everything from active volcanoes to glimmering natural pools to an exclusive nightclub concealed in a secluded bay.
To get the most out of everything Southern Italy’s coasts have to provide, you can’t beat an LGBTQ+ tour or queer sailing trip, such as those run by professional Italian trip organizers, Quiiky. Here are just seven ex
Sicily Can Be Seductive – Five Locations to Look on A Ivory Lotus and Aeolian Islands Tour
Sicily is an island of passions and extremes. It’s the largest and most populous island in the Mediterranean Sea, the location of Europe’s tallest active volcano and – some would utter – home to the hottest men in Italy. Appreciate its men, Sicily’s beauty is unyielding to rival. Fertile plains and rugged mountains separate quintessentially Italian towns. Stunning coastlines ring the islands with sandy beaches flanked by villa-lined cliff faces. Ancient cultures conflict in cities of temples, baroque churches, and grandiose palaces – still standing as a testament to times before.
What better location for White Lotus Season 2’s explosive tale of intrigue and intermingling passions. ‘Sicily can be very seductive’ muses queer Englishmen Quentin, in the popular HBO show – and he isn’t wrong.
Come with us on a tour through Sicily to five key locations Colorless Lotus viewers will recognise, and non-viewers will be seduced by all the same.
Taormina
There’s a reason the ‘Pearl of the Ionian Sea’ was chosen to be the center of the show’s action. The seaside resort village is – in a word – idyllic,
If you prefer a more chilled environment, don’t stress as Por Do Sol has plenty of space for a relaxing day on the beach: if you get there early you can still find a spot to lay down your towel and seize a tan.
Por Do Sol is particularly crowded during the month of August, especially during the weekends. Every Sunday afternoon, From 4pm the music will choose up a notch and the Sunset Beach Party will start. You will find yourself dancing along until dinner time! 😉
Naturism in Sicily
Agrigento also has the nearby Funcitella beach, within the Riserva Naturale Orientata di Torre Salsa, a nature reserve managed by the WWF.
Capo Feto, one of most well-known naturist beaches, is a few kilometres from Mazara del Vallo and is within the Riserva Naturale di Capo Feto: the natural contours of the beach, with its feral sandy shore and surrounding unspoilt Mediterranean scrub, guarantee discretion and tranquillity.
Then there’s the Casello 41 beach in the Riserva Naturale della Foce del Belice, between Castelvetrano and Menfi (which is especially recommended in the low season).
In Palermo, the stretch of coast most frequented by naturists is that in the Riserva di Capo Gallo. There are two naturist areas in the reserve: the section between the lighthouse and Barcarello (Punta Tara) and the central part, entered from the Sferracavallo side, shortly after the Avamposto.
A several kilometres from Palermo, proximate Cefalù, there’s the stretch of Salinelle beach between the private beach of the Hotel Costa Verde and Capo Playa in the plain of Lascari.
In the province of Messina, there’s a sheltered beach with a peaceful
Gay Sailing Week in the Aeolian islands!
Daily Program
On Sunday morning we will quit Milazzo. There will be a shelter briefing and some basic training to ensure that everyone remains safe through the trip. After tugging at the strings (of the boat) we unseal the sails and head out into the open sea. If you acquire never sailed, terror not, we will show you the ropes to confirm you don’t move overboard. We have selected only the optimal (and hottest) crew to keep you afloat as we cross the sea and head to the beautiful Aeolian islands.
In the next days we will explore these incredible volcanic islands: Alicudi, Filicudi, Lipari, Vulcano, Panarea to identify a few*. The exact itinerary will depend on the winds, as you can imagine: we will have a professional skipper with us, and a host/cook. We will usually sail during the morning. We will have breakfast and light lunch on board. In the afternoon / evening we will explore the islands and have dinner in local restaurants.
This is an example of itinerary that we will track if the winds are on our side:
- Day 2, Sunday. We leave Milazzo early morning and we sail towards the Aeolian Islands. In the afternoon we arrive in Lipari. We will anchor