2015-06-30 Sciacca to Punta Longa, Favignana Island, Sicily

Pierre and Marianne
Pierre and Marianne
Goodbye to our new friends Pierre and Marianne
Goodbye to our new friends
We had very pleasant time staying at the Marina Lega  Navale Italia in Sciacca
We had very pleasant time staying at the Marina Lega Navale Italia in Sciacca

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Once we left the port we continued west along the Sicilian south west coast
Once we left the port we continued west along the Sicilian south west coast
We approach the ancient site of Selinunte
We approach the ancient site of Selinunte
The small town receives many tourists over the summer months visiting the famous ancient site
The small town receives many tourists over the summer months visiting the famous ancient site
The magnificent Greek acropolis which has been reasembled dates back to around 600 BC
The magnificent Greek acropolis which has been reassembled, dates back to around 600 BC
Other temples of the area are from around 400 BC
Other temples of the area are from around 400 BC
Along the coast were kilometres of sandy beaches
Along the coast were kilometres of sandy beaches
The white tower of Capo Scario
The white tower of Capo Scario
Continuing west we enter a very dense sea mist
Continuing west we enter a very dense sea mist
Our original plan was to go into Mazara Del Vallo and visit the ancient sites nearby however we had been in marinas too long and we keen to anchor out before going into Trapani
Our original plan was to go into Mazara Del Vallo and visit the ancient sites nearby however we had been in marinas too long and we were keen to anchor out before going into Trapani
We head towards the island of Favignana which is approximately 6 km from the Sicilian west coast
We head towards the island of Favignana which is approximately 6 km from the Sicilian west coast
Approaching the island the Aragonese  fort can be seen on Montagna Grossa
Approaching the island the Aragonese fort can be seen on Montagna Grossa
We anchor in the bay beside Punta Longa in the south of the island
We anchor in the bay beside Punta Longa in the south of the island
A few yachts are moored in the bay and people are swimming off the rocks nearby
A few yachts are moored in the bay and people are swimming off the rocks nearby
An Australian family who are cruising in the area, call past in their tender to say hello
An Australian family who are cruising in the area, call past in their tender to say hello
After a long swim in the not so warm water (only 20 degrees) we have our first night on anchor for quite a while
After a long swim in the not so warm water (only 20 degrees) we have our first night on anchor for quite some time
A full moon tonight
A full moon tonight
Jet streams in the darkenng horizon
Jet streams in the darkening horizon
The fort is well lit up at night
The fort is well lit up at night
Wonderful colours at sunset
Wonderful colours at sunset

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