Faraglioni di Lipari Anchorage

Drop anchor here and you're sitting right among the dramatic sea stacks of Lipari's famous Faraglioni, with crystal-clear water beneath you and volcanic rock towers rising all around. It's calmer than nearby Punta Perciato but you're still close enough to feel the full spectacle of the formations, especially as the light shifts in the evening. Holding is good and the protection solid — people have found this spot even during the busy Ferragosto week and come away impressed.