Sailing in Italy
Vibo Valentia Marina – Calabria Sailing Part II
The seafront of Vibo Marina is a place where one can have a pleasant walk when looking for typical Calabrian restaurants (one can have meals at prices within the reach of everybody, from rock-bottom to exorbitant) or when willing to buy some pieces of hand-made clay objects and wickerwork.
Vibo Valentia Marina - Calabria Sailing Part II
On the other hand, inside the very town, there are shops specialising in nautical products and instruments and fishing equipment. In the evening, just next to the Fiume Dock, the fish auction, with all its ageless rituals, takes place; it is a rendezvous not to be missed, along with the feast of Madonna di Pompei, falling on the week after mid-august holidays.
The old port dating back to imperial times, was constructed byAgatocle.and was to be located between the headland of San Nicola – where a villa was discovered and proven to date back to Roman times, and where the port tower was later erected -, the built-up area of Porto Salvo and the Bivona castle, standing quite close to the sea shore, as a protection for the port.
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Sailing Vacations Mediterranean – Italy
A Sardinia sailing vacation unfolds in a wonderful part of the Mediterranean. When you go sailing in Calabria waters, you enter a natural world of incredible natural beauty. Now we will continue our 
sailing vacations in Calabria (Italy) in wilage Gizzeria.. We are now at the mouth of river Savuto, anciently known as river Okinaros; in the surroundings, the town’s of Terina and, more to the south, of Temesa (Temso) were located. According to poet Licofrone’s accounts, the Greek warriors who had survived the war of Troy went ashore just there… and other people, sailing from Troy to the flowing waters of Memblete, the Pelasgian river, round the Cerneate isle, will settle on the land that surrounds the mouth of river Lameto … across the Straits leading to the Tyrrhenian sea…». At a stone’s throw from there, we discover the marina of Nocera Torinese, where traditional cuisine has reached excellent quality levels, with skilful combinations of farm produce and sea food, the results of which are sometimes quite unusual but, judging by their delicious taste, absolutely successful. The Sinus Lametinus or Hipponate, now called the gulf of Sant Eufemia, embraces the villages located between Cape Suvero and Tropea. Off the coast, one can even spot Stromboli volcano and Aeolian Islands. Just past Cape Suvero and its lighthouse, we reach the roadstead of Gizzeria, where local fishermen usually moor their small boats during good weather. The sur¬rounding area is rich in typical trattorias and restaurants where fish dishes are a specialty.
The view offered by the Lamezia plain is almost boundless. During clear spring and September days, one can see mount Tiriolo, on one side, and the Aeolian Archipelago, on the other side. Beyond the airport, among the remains of modern industrial buildings (the headquarters of SIR chemical/oil-refining plant had to be located just here, as evidenced by the pier still standing), there are wide orchards and fields where citrus fruits and vegetables are grown. Between the two rivers Amato (Lametos) and Angitola (Torino), a great number of tourist facilities provide good opportunities to stop and buy food supplies or even have a quick meal in one of the trattorias hidden among mag¬nificent eucalyptus trees. A Sardinia sailing vacation on Italy’s Tyrrhenian Sea is a cruise through a incredible beauty. More informations about sailing vacations you can find on our web page.
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Sailing In Italy – Pizzo Calabro
Sailing in Sardinia
Soft and warm summer winds from the north and northwest average between 7 and 14 knots, though they. In late afternoon, more southerly and stronger winds can be expected. Spring and fall sailing vacations is also quite pleasant.
Just past the strip of tuffaceous coastline, run along by an old rail track, we notice the entrance of a cavern excavated by worshippers’ hands and containing a host of votive little statues made by fishermen and local craftsmen: it is the little church of Piedigrotta. In the nearby area, a great number of slipways for boats are clear evidence of busy seafaring and fishing activity.This was the point from where boats used to set sail immediately as soon as look-outs on towers sighted tuna shoals.
We now arrive very close to Baia della Seggiola (literally «bay of the chair») – which is a Winter shelter for fishermen’s boats – and Pizzafundi pier of Pizzo Calabro: the promenade offers the possibility to try typical traditional foods and drinks at every single corner.
Pizzo Calabro, a general view from the castle
Pizzo Calabro Italy Sailing vacations
Straightaway we take this opportunity to buy the famous Pizzo truffle – a renowned ice-cream sold in any cafe bar in this town – and store it in our on-board ice-box. In trattorias and restaurants, one can try pepata di cozze (dish made with stewed mussels), «pitta lorda» and a kind of appetizer made with octopus, all accompanied by a glass of a first quality local zibibbo (muscatel) wine.
The old port of Pizzo Calabro was located further southward. Until 1860 it was the one and only 
point to depart from and reach all the other coast villages, such as Tropea, and big ports of the Tyrrhenian coast:
Naples, Genoa and Palermo. This is the place where, soon after the defeat of Napoleon’s Empire, Joachim Murat, King of the Two Sicilies, went ashore to carry out his anti-Bourbon plot but tragically died before being able to do it.
We decide to treat ourselves to a two-hour stop. We take the lift (still not completely built) leading us up to the Aragonese castle and the beautiful Repubblica Square all covered with sunshade parasols sheltering tourists – busy at tasting any kind of food and ricotta-cheese ice-creams – from sunlight.
Sailing Along The Coast Of Calabria in 2011 – Scalea part II
Sailing Along The Coast Of Calabria in 2011 – Scalea part II
We continue with our Scalea sailing vacations adventure from the post before. Ulysse is said to have stopped in this part of the region to erect a heroon (temple) dedicated to beloved friends Dracone who died during the journey.
The temple is splendid construction and the bright and vivid colour nuances of the blue sea and
green mountains invite us to moor our boat in the surroundings of this small isle and go a scouting tour of the grotte del Leone (Lion’s caverns), Sardine (Pilchard’s cavern) and the grotta Azzura (Blue cavern).
Just before sunset, beyond the baia del Carpino (Carpino bay) and Scalea – a free fall of small houses sloping gently down to sea level creating some sort of flight of steps -, beyond the mouth of the mythical Lao river and Cirella isle,
we dock at Diamante, by going around the headland which blocks the view of 
the pier.
The Laos Potamos of the ancient inhabitants of Magna Graecia is Surrounded by woods of oleanders and tamarinds. In times gone by , it was a line of communication with the Pollino mountains tops and grotte deglieremiti (Hermits’ caverns). The very mouth of the river was used as a berth by merchant ships transporting goods to and from Aeolian islands and Sicily; more islands there must have been some sort of canal linking the area with the colony of lao, located near Santa Maria del Cedro.
We easily sail past the shallow waters, keeping at safe distance as suggested by the local sea authorities, that together with the yacht marine, provided us with information of overriding importance on the phone.
Sailing Along The Coast Of Calabria in 2011- Scalea
Sailing Along The Coast Of Calabria in 2011 – Scalea
We will start our sailing vacations Tripp in Scalea. Scalea is synonymous with seaside, holidays, sailing and sailing wacations.
Scalea, Italy City Guide
Scalea is a picturesque town situated in Calabria in southern Italy, on the sunny Tyrrhenian coast. Scalea is surrounded by sea and mountains.
Detail Of Antique Map Of Calabria With Sailing Ship Boat In …
Our sailing boat stops next to Dino isle, which was known in ancient times as Isola dei Conigli (Rabbits Isle) just in front of the tower of San NicolaArcella. We have gathered information regarding the history and legends of Magna Graecia (ancient Greek settlements in southern Italy). As far back as ten thousand years ago, some primitive men living in the Valle del Lao natural reserve, left inside the Romito caverns, some valuable graffito designs depicting the primitive ox.
Those who love local cuisine and wish to go on excursions through the mountains overlooking the high Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria, must absolutely stop ad the farm named “Bonicose” along the river Argentino, and try the wine of the Greeks, the Verbicaro
Ulysses is said to have stopped in this part of the region to erect a heroon (temple)dedicated to this beloved friend Dracone who died during the journey.
Overview for apartment for rent in Scalea. Private holiday home …
Amaizing picture of Calabria beach
Map and Location of Calabria.
Pictures and other geographical data about Reggio Di Calabria, Italy
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