2015-08-30 Forte Rochetta, Toscana to Golfo Stella, Isola d’Elba, Italy
Here we leave the Italian coastline at Toscana, halfway between Rome and PisaElba is only 10 kms off the Tuscan coast from the closest point at the town of PiominoWe sight the only vessel during our 15 km journey to ElbaWe approach Isola di Elba at Punta dei Ripaltio in the south east of the islandCapo Calvo slightly north with it’s disused mining plantWe continue along the southern side of the islandThe south eastern area of Elba has had a major mining industry in the pastIn the distance is the large bay Golfo StellaFrom Golfo Stella the ancient hilltop town of Capoliveri can be seenWe spent the afternoon swimming in this lovely areaSome relaxed people ashoreRic having fun underwater!!Capoliveri on the hill nearbyA closer view of part of the village of CapoliveriLooking west at Capo Stella and Capo Di Fonza and Isola CorbellaWe head further up into Golfo StellaWe anchor for the night tucked into the north west corner with a few other boatsRic opens a vino rosso to have with our curryFull moon tonight !!
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