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Vibo Valentia Marina – Calabria Seiling Part III
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Just a few kilometres away, at the foot of the northwestern side of Mount Poro, lies the ancient town of Hipponion, which later became Monteleone di Calabria, and today ViboValentia.
This is the capital city of the province as well as a commercial core and point of reference for no fewer than 200,000 inhabitants from the remote surrounding areas.
On Saturdays the town is enlivened by a never-to-be-forgotten and brightly colourful marketplace, where farmers wearing traditional costumes display the humble produce of their land in «tafarejie» (wicker baskets). At the northern end of the town, stands a Norman-Swabian castle, housing one of the most important archaeological museums of Calabria.The museum keeps one of the five golden plates still existing, a precious evidence of Orphean rituals. If one wishes to reach the museum on foot, it is necessary to go through most of the old town centre, rich in eighteenth-century palaces, some of which stand out for their valuable architectural design.
By car, going through Mesima or Angitola valleys, one can reach Serra San Bruno, a town swallowed up by a wood of firs, chestnuts, holm-oaks and beeches, where one of the rare charterhouses still active and working in Europe is located. This charterhouse, built in 1,100, has passed on to the local population the skills for processing mushrooms and make typical cakes such as «’nzulli» that together with «mostaccioli», traditionally made in the neighbouring town of Soriano, are evidence of how tightly present is linked to past.
Once one has reached this place, it is absolutely worth spending the evening comfortably seated on the veranda of «Go», a small restaurant overlooking the gulf, located just behind Pizzo Calabro and the motorway junction of Sant’Onofrio, famous not only for its gastronomic specialities, mostly fish delicacies, but for the cheerful family that runs it and every single evening offers a music performance singing a repertoire of ethnical songs.
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Vibo Valentia Marina
Up to a few years ago, when sailing from Salerno to GioiaTauro,the safest port was Vibo Marina’s, just a few miles away from Pizzo Calabro. It now has approximately 440 berths.
It is mainly a mercantile port; it is used by oil tankers, coming from Sicily to replenish fuel containers, and cargo boats carrying other goods, such as wood.
This is also the point where boats going to Aeolian Islands depart from. Here the headquarters of the Harbour-office, the coastguard and the look-outs of Customs police are located. The port has two wharves, Marina Carmelo and Marina Stella del Sud – equipped with gas and water supply facilities – as well as docks Fiume and Malta, where boats can be refuelled with petrol and diesel fuel.
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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Caribbean Cruise Vacations Advice 2011
Caribbean Cruise Vacations Advice 2011
For Cruising Caribbean, there never was a better time than the year 2011. Whether you want to cruise Eastern, Western or Southern Caribbean, you can grab large numbers of bargain deals from Royal Caribbean, Princess and Holland America, to name the few, which offer customized packages for the first-timers, families as well as for the group travel and seasoned travelers.
Due to its loads of facilities, amenities, fun agenda, food, dance and many other entertainment activities, Caribbean Cruises are often called as the ultimate in holidays and vacationing. Caribbean Cruise or a Floating Hideaway, is the best choice for the discerning tourists looking out for an affordable and ‘All Inclusive Vacation’. Royal Caribbean International is the pioneer in offering the ultimate luxurious vacation on its large number of Caribbean Cruises. It has 42 ships and controls almost 25% share of the entire cruising business all over the world. Each and every Royal Caribbean Cruise 2010 offers panoramic views, on board rock climbing walls, bars, lounges, spas, gym and luxurious dining, among others.
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Amaizing Florida Sailing Vacations 2011
Amaizing Florida Sailing Vacations 2011
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2011 Bahamas Yacht Charter Pictures Gallery
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