2016-07-07 Golfo di Viticcio, to Marciana Marina, Isola d’Elba

This morning we leave our nice anchorage in Golfo di Viticcio
This morning we leave our nice anchorage in Golfo di Viticcio
Once again we approach the port of Marciana Marina
Once again we approach the port of Marciana Marina which is close to the wonderful bays we had anchored in for several days
Having had many nights on anchor we decided to have a night in the actual marina in Marciana Marina
Having had many nights on anchor we decided to have a night in the actual marina in Marciana Marina
Entering Porto di Marciana Marina
Entering the Porto di Marciana Marina
Once Tangaroa was secured in the berth we had booked, we took off to collect the hire car we had also booked yesterday!!
Once Tangaroa was secured in the berth that we had reserved, we took off to collect the hire car we had also booked the day before!!
The Genoese tower which stands prominently at the end of the port
The Genoese tower which stands prominently at the end of the port

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We pick up our small car from a local car rental company by the eye catching blue building along the foreshore
We pick up our small car from a local car rental company behind the eye catching aqua blue building along the foreshore
Once we collected our vehicle we drove back along the foreshore
Once we collected our vehicle we set off for some sightseeing out of town
We head out of town in the direction of Marciana, one of the hilltop villages overlooking the harbour
We head out of town in the direction of Marciana, one of the hilltop villages overlooking the harbour
Before exploring the hilltop villages we take the lift to the highest peak in Isola d'Elba, Monte Capanne at 1019 metres
Before exploring the hilltop villages we take the lift to the highest peak in Isola d’Elba, Monte Capanne at 1019 metres
At first the small open cages did not look very inviting for someone that is scared of heights
At first the small open cages did not look very inviting for someone that is not happy in a ferris wheel!!
The trip up the mountain took us 25 minutes
Looking up the steep slopes to the summit of Monte Cappane looked quite daunting!!
Looking down to one of the hilltop villages on the slopes of Monte Capanne
Marciana, one of the villages on the slopes of Monte Capanne. The lift for the trip to the mountain departs from a close proximity to the village
We can see the village of Poggio as we go ascend the slopes
We also can see the old village of Poggio as we go ascend the slopes
The view is quite spectacular as we go higher
The view is quite spectacular as we go higher and higher up the mountain
The trip up the mountain took us 25 minutes
The long trip up the mountain took us approximately 25 minutes
Once at the top we were able to enjoy the panoramic views in all directions
Once at the top we were able to enjoy the panoramic views in all directions
In the distance we can see the port of Portoferraio
In the distance we can see the port of Portoferraio
Overlooking Marciana Marina where we are staying tonight
Overlooking Marciana Marina where we are staying this evening
Time to take our trip back down so we can visit the town of Marciana
Time to take our trip back down so we can visit the old village of Marciana
We can see the Tangaroa in the port below
We can see the Tangaroa in the port of Marciana Marina below
Once safely back down in the ancient 13th Century village of Marciana we enjoyed exploring the quaint old village
Once safely back down in the ancient 13th Century village of Marciana we enjoyed exploring the quaint narrow laneways of the village

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On our return to Marciana Marina we stop at a lookout and see the lovely bays where we have spent quite a few days
On our return to Marciana Marina we stop at a lookout and see the lovely bays where we had spent quite a few days
The port of Marciana Marina
In the other direction we can see the port of Marciana Marina
We arrive back at the Tangaroa early evening and decide to try one of the restaurants for dinner tonight
We arrive back at the Tangaroa early evening after a very pleasant trip into the nearby mountains and then a quick trip to Portoferraio to a Tim shop to recharge Ric’s precious phone!!

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The girls are out rowing training once again this evening
The girls are out rowing training once again this evening
We arrive late and were lucky we could get a table in the very busy Ristorante Borgo al Cotone
We arrive late and were lucky we could get a table in the very busy Ristorante Borgo al Cotone
Ric orders some nice wine
Ric orders some nice wine
We choose one of our favourite Italian dishes, pesce al forno pomodorini e olive
We choose one of our favourite Italian dishes, pesce al forno pomodorini e olive
One of the best we have tried so far here at Borgo al Cotone!!!
One of the best we have tried so far here at Borgo al Cotone!!!
Fabulous food in one of the most stunning settings by the water
Fabulous food in one of the most stunning settings by the water
We order two amazing chocolate desserts to share
We order two amazing chocolate desserts to share – delicious!!!

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An alternate entrance or escape route from the restaurant!
An attractive alternate entrance or escape route from the restaurant!
After dinner we take a nice stroll through the lovely town
After our late dinner we take a stroll through the little town which was still quite busy

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