Sarello

Drop anchor off Sarello and you're sitting in the shadow of Monte Catalfano, a dramatic limestone headland that juts into the Tyrrhenian Sea just east of Palermo. The area sits close to the ancient ruins of Solunto, one of Sicily's three original Phoenician settlements, so there's real history in the hills above you if you're up for a scramble ashore. The water here is typically clear and uncrowded, making it a solid choice for a quiet overnight swing on the hook.