2016-07-14 Esaom Cesa Marina, Portoferraio, Isola d’Elba

This morning we set off on the electric bikes to go into the old town
This morning we set off on the electric bikes to go for a ride into the old town
We pass the high fortress walls  as we cycle by
We pass the high fortress walls as we cycle by
Many visiting boats are moored along the town quay today
Many visiting boats are moored along the town quay today
There are a few shops, restaurants and cafes along the attractive boulevard in the port
There are a several shops, restaurants and cafes along the attractive boulevard in the port
It wasn't long before I found ' Joelle' a well established and friendly boutique where I made a few purchases in the sale
It wasn’t long before I found ‘ Joelle’ a well established and friendly boutique where I made a few purchases in the sale
Portoferraio is a well patronised port for super yachts of all sizes
Portoferraio is a well patronised port for super yachts of all sizes
Colourful small fishing boats always have a presence in most ports in the Med
Colourful small boats always have a presence in most ports in the Med

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A popular restaurant in the harbourside of Portoferraio
A popular restaurant by the harbourside of Portoferraio
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We spot a couple of Bichons in one of the town’s squares
One of the many squares in Portoferraio
There are many town squares in the port of Portoferraio
Duomo di Portoferraio
Duomo di Portoferraio
The beautiful interior of the cathedral
The beautiful interior of the cathedral
You need to be fit to be able to see all the sites in Portoferraio
You need to be fit to be able to see all the sites in Portoferraio!!

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In the evening we meet a delightful Italian couple who joined us for a drink aboard the Tangaroa. Michele & Elena who were moored a couple  berths along from us, were heading back to Pisa where they leave their boat
In the evening we meet a delightful Italian couple who joined us for a drink aboard the Tangaroa. Michele & Elena who were moored a couple berths along from us, were heading back to Pisa where they keep their yacht

 

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