Sailed 60 km to Preveza
http://www.aroundgreece.com/epirus/preveza.html
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Day 178: Sailed to Igoumenitsa
Sailed 22 Km (2 and a half hours) to Igoumenitsa.
http://realtravel.com/d-31713-igoumenitsa
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece/igoumenitsa
Igoumenitsa (ih-goo-meh-nit-sah) is the end of the line for northwestern Greece, a busy, characterless port town 86km from Ioannina. It’s where you take the ferry to Italy or Corfu. Although Igoumenitsa is no tourist destination, the completion of the Egnatia Odos highway, linking Igoumenitsa with İstanbul, will enhance its stature as a leading cargo port.
http://realtravel.com/d-31713-igoumenitsa
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece/igoumenitsa
Igoumenitsa (ih-goo-meh-nit-sah) is the end of the line for northwestern Greece, a busy, characterless port town 86km from Ioannina. It’s where you take the ferry to Italy or Corfu. Although Igoumenitsa is no tourist destination, the completion of the Egnatia Odos highway, linking Igoumenitsa with İstanbul, will enhance its stature as a leading cargo port.
Day 177: Feb 15, 2010 Sailed to Melikia
30 mile sail in 6 hours to Melikia along the coast of Corfu - Low 8 degrees C to 14 C / Cloudy
http://www.corfuholidays.com/AccommodationDetails.asp?id=16
http://www.corfuholidays.com/AccommodationDetails.asp?id=16
Friday, February 12, 2010
Day 176: Feb 14, 2010 Short sail to Melitiei, Greece
Sailed 40 km in 6 hours to Melitiei
In this post the person calls Cofu the best island in the world.
http://www.agni.gr/message_boards/display_topic_threads.asp?TopicID=50794
In this post the person calls Cofu the best island in the world.
http://www.agni.gr/message_boards/display_topic_threads.asp?TopicID=50794
Day 175: Feb 13, 2010
Sailed to Palaiokastritsa - 52 Km
This is called the most picturesque island on Cofu and it is clear why
http://www.greeka.com/ionian/corfu/corfu-beaches/corfu-paleokastritsa.htm
This is called the most picturesque island on Cofu and it is clear why
http://www.greeka.com/ionian/corfu/corfu-beaches/corfu-paleokastritsa.htm
Day 174: Feb 12, 2010 - Sailed to Othoni, Greece
Sailed 145 Km in 12 hours and arrived at 5:18 has the sun was beginning to set.
The island is beautiful.
http://vacation.away.com/greece/travel-v2-cid401420-othoni-cid400173-travel.html
http://www.omogenia.com/othoni/othonisl.htm
The island is beautiful.
http://vacation.away.com/greece/travel-v2-cid401420-othoni-cid400173-travel.html
http://www.omogenia.com/othoni/othonisl.htm
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Day 171 to 173: Feb 9 to Feb 11, 2010
Day 171 Sailed from Taranto, Italy to porto cesareo 85 KM
Day 172 Sailed from Porto Cesareo to Pacci 45 Km
Day 173 sailed from Pacci around the end of the heel of the boot to Marina del Novagile 50 km
Tomorrow we sail to the island of Othoni, Greece
Day 172 Sailed from Porto Cesareo to Pacci 45 Km
Day 173 sailed from Pacci around the end of the heel of the boot to Marina del Novagile 50 km
Tomorrow we sail to the island of Othoni, Greece
Monday, February 8, 2010
Day 168 to 170: Feb 6 to Feb 8, 2010
Sailed from Croton to Cariati on Day 168 - 56 Km
Sailed from Cariati to trebisacce on Day 169 - 70 Km
Sailed from Trebisacce to Taranto on Day 170 - 110 Km
Taranto has a number of sites of historic value. Sitting along the Little Sea, The Aragonese Castle was built in the 15th century with the intention to protect the town from the Turks' frequent raids. The castle replaced a pre-existing fort which was deemed unfit for 15th century warfare.
The old town, including Piazza Fontana, Saint Domenico's church, Madonna della Salute Sanctuary, and a number of old palazzi, is standing exactly as it did a thousand years ago, when the Bizantynes rebuilt what the Saracens had raised to the ground in 927 AC. The picturesque alleyways, arches and stairwells, along with the old craftsmen workshops, contribute to its unique atmosphere.
Taranto features several Greek temple ruins - some stretching as far back as the 6th century BC - such as the remains of a Doric Temple still visible on Piazza Castello.
A number of 18th-century palazzi adorn the town centre. For years, they served as the main residence of local aristocratic families and these include Palazzo Carducci-Artenisio (1650), Palazzo Galeota (1728) and Palazzo Latagliata.
The Ponte Girevole (swing bridge), built in 1887, runs across the navigable ship canal that joins Mar Piccolo (Little Sea) with Mar Grande (Big Sea) and stretches along 89.9 meters or 294.95 ft. During its opening, the two ends of the city are literally left without connection.
A really important institution of Taranto is the "Galileo Ferraris" high school,founded in 1848, located in via Mascherpa 10. This school is famous for his high-developed level of instruction, because oh its high quality level of teachers and students. Others schools are: IIS Archita, IIS Quito Ennio, IIS Aristosseno, and ITIS Pacinotti.
The Promenade (lungomare), named after former Italian king Vittorio Emanuele III, overlooks the Mar Grande, with the imposing views of its natural harbour and commercial port.
Sailed from Cariati to trebisacce on Day 169 - 70 Km
Sailed from Trebisacce to Taranto on Day 170 - 110 Km
Taranto has a number of sites of historic value. Sitting along the Little Sea, The Aragonese Castle was built in the 15th century with the intention to protect the town from the Turks' frequent raids. The castle replaced a pre-existing fort which was deemed unfit for 15th century warfare.
The old town, including Piazza Fontana, Saint Domenico's church, Madonna della Salute Sanctuary, and a number of old palazzi, is standing exactly as it did a thousand years ago, when the Bizantynes rebuilt what the Saracens had raised to the ground in 927 AC. The picturesque alleyways, arches and stairwells, along with the old craftsmen workshops, contribute to its unique atmosphere.
Taranto features several Greek temple ruins - some stretching as far back as the 6th century BC - such as the remains of a Doric Temple still visible on Piazza Castello.
A number of 18th-century palazzi adorn the town centre. For years, they served as the main residence of local aristocratic families and these include Palazzo Carducci-Artenisio (1650), Palazzo Galeota (1728) and Palazzo Latagliata.
The Ponte Girevole (swing bridge), built in 1887, runs across the navigable ship canal that joins Mar Piccolo (Little Sea) with Mar Grande (Big Sea) and stretches along 89.9 meters or 294.95 ft. During its opening, the two ends of the city are literally left without connection.
A really important institution of Taranto is the "Galileo Ferraris" high school,founded in 1848, located in via Mascherpa 10. This school is famous for his high-developed level of instruction, because oh its high quality level of teachers and students. Others schools are: IIS Archita, IIS Quito Ennio, IIS Aristosseno, and ITIS Pacinotti.
The Promenade (lungomare), named after former Italian king Vittorio Emanuele III, overlooks the Mar Grande, with the imposing views of its natural harbour and commercial port.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Day 166: Feb 4, 2010 Sailed to Catanzaro, Italy
Weather
Finding a friend is so rare / as a day without wind in Catanzaro (an ancient Calabrian saying)
The climate of Catanzaro is typically Mediterranean, temperate, and characterized by a windy spring and autumn.
According to the thirty-year average of 1961-1990 reference, the average temperature of the coldest month, January, came to +8.9 °C, the hottest month, August, is +24,5 °C.
The climate, as mentioned, is marked by the presence of wind, even high intensity, especially during spring and autumn. The annual average intensity is about 4 knots with peaks at 6 knots, The months of April and May are characterized by strong winds and the "scirocco libeccio".
The annual rainfall is around 1,000 mm and are distributed in 87 days on average, with a long summer and a minimum peak in the autumn and winter.
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Finding a friend is so rare / as a day without wind in Catanzaro (an ancient Calabrian saying)
The climate of Catanzaro is typically Mediterranean, temperate, and characterized by a windy spring and autumn.
According to the thirty-year average of 1961-1990 reference, the average temperature of the coldest month, January, came to +8.9 °C, the hottest month, August, is +24,5 °C.
The climate, as mentioned, is marked by the presence of wind, even high intensity, especially during spring and autumn. The annual average intensity is about 4 knots with peaks at 6 knots, The months of April and May are characterized by strong winds and the "scirocco libeccio".
The annual rainfall is around 1,000 mm and are distributed in 87 days on average, with a long summer and a minimum peak in the autumn and winter.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Day 165: Feb 3, 2010 - Bianco, Italy to monasterace, italy
Sailed 60 Km
Temp 12 C to 6 C (42 to 53 F), wind is 7 to 10 Knots, Mostly Sunny
City of Monasterace: Calabria Region - Italy. Population, official site, zip code and post office, town profile, useful link. Mayor: Maria Carmela Lanzetta
City of Monasterace
Where
Region Calabria
Province Reggio Calabria (RC)
Zone Southern Italy
Population
3,426 (M 1,665; F 1,761)
Density (per square km): 218.9
See and Read
Info
Number of Families 1,219
Housing Units 2,323
Population Name monasteracesi
Patron Saint Sant'Andrea Avellino
Useful Link
Weather Forecast for Monasterace
Phone Numbers
Detailed Map Monasterace
Official Site
City Hall Email
Post Office
Codes
Zip Code 89040
Phone Prefix (+39) 0964
Istat Code 080052
Belfiore Code F324
Monasterace City Hall
Address: Piazza C. Placanica - 89040 Monasterace - ITALY
Phone Number: (+39) 0964-739025; Fax: (+39) 0964-739272
Mayor: Maria Carmela Lanzetta
Temp 12 C to 6 C (42 to 53 F), wind is 7 to 10 Knots, Mostly Sunny
City of Monasterace: Calabria Region - Italy. Population, official site, zip code and post office, town profile, useful link. Mayor: Maria Carmela Lanzetta
City of Monasterace
Where
Region Calabria
Province Reggio Calabria (RC)
Zone Southern Italy
Population
3,426 (M 1,665; F 1,761)
Density (per square km): 218.9
See and Read
Info
Number of Families 1,219
Housing Units 2,323
Population Name monasteracesi
Patron Saint Sant'Andrea Avellino
Useful Link
Weather Forecast for Monasterace
Phone Numbers
Detailed Map Monasterace
Official Site
City Hall Email
Post Office
Codes
Zip Code 89040
Phone Prefix (+39) 0964
Istat Code 080052
Belfiore Code F324
Monasterace City Hall
Address: Piazza C. Placanica - 89040 Monasterace - ITALY
Phone Number: (+39) 0964-739025; Fax: (+39) 0964-739272
Mayor: Maria Carmela Lanzetta
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