Ventotene is extremely small and intimate. Central Park in New York is nearly twice its size.
This scale creates the perfect environment for teenagers because the island is safe, calm, walkable and fully immersed in nature.

The sea surrounding Ventotene is exceptionally clear thanks to the protected marine reserve. Conditions are ideal for daily sailing with no external distractions.
Since Ventotene does not attract mass tourism, there are no large groups and no international crowds.
It is a quiet Mediterranean community where students can focus, explore and grow in a serene and authentic setting.

Ventotene offers an extraordinary concentration of Roman history.
Students visit the Villa of Giulia, daughter of Emperor Augustus, one of the most fascinating imperial residences in the Mediterranean.

They also explore the island’s underground cisterns, the ancient aqueduct carved into volcanic rock and the Roman harbor which is still functioning today.
Few places allow teenagers to experience history so vividly and directly.

Ventotene provides an experience of Italy that is genuine and unfiltered.
Students live inside a small island community surrounded by cliffs, protected nature and Mediterranean wildlife.

Meals are prepared with fresh local ingredients, seasonal vegetables grown on the island and simple recipes that reflect real Italian tradition.
Life on Ventotene is human, slow and deeply connected to the land and the sea which gives students a rare opportunity to experience authentic Italian culture.

Ventotene is known throughout Italy as one of the best environments for learning to sail.
Its position in the Tyrrhenian Sea offers steady winds, calm currents and predictable weather that support both beginners and experienced sailors.

Our sailing base is located inside a marine reserve with clean water and wide open space for safe progression.
With a large fleet of performance boats and an expert team, students sail every day and develop quickly in a setting that is inspiring and secure