It is a fantastic view this morning of the old town of Calvi from our anchorageOvernight we had company of a dozen or so yachts in the bayIn need of fuel to continue our journey we made our way towards the marina to fill our tanksCalvi is a very beautiful port so there are always numerous super yachts tied up on the piersWe have visited Calvi on a several occasions before in both 2015 and 2016With a small population of around 6000 people, the economy of Calvi is mainly based on summer tourismOne of Calvi’s beautiful churches which stands out above the marina and port is the Eglise Sainte-Marie de CalviAfter queuing up for quite some time we finally had the tanks on the Tangaroa filled up with diesel once againBy mid morning we were on our way to continue our journey down the west coast of CorsicaThe weather forecast today for Calvi was for very hot temperatures in excess of 41 degrees C. Fortunately by travelling and stopping for an occasional swim makes it all bearableWe look back to the magnificent sight of the medieval citadel of CalviWe have wonderful cruising conditions as we head south down the west coast of CorsicaStunning scenery along the wayA couple of hours after our departure from Calvi we approach Punta Palazzo with Ile Gargalo in the distance Ile de Gargalo with it’s conspicious Genoese towerJust south east of Ile Gargalo is a very popular anchorage by Reserve the Naturelle De Scandola Continuing south we pass Capo Rosso one of the most western capes of CorsicaJust north of the town of Cargese is the historical landmark, Torra d’OmignaOn the coast immediately west of Ajaccio, which is the largest port of western Corsica, is the Plage de Grand Capo Di Feno which is a very popular beach and anchorage Le Ponant, a large and luxurious vessel is moored nearbyWe look ahead in the distance to another historical landmark, Torra di a Parata located further down the coast near the town of Ajaccio. The Archipel des Sanguinaires, a cluster of small islands can be seen west of the point The 16th Century Torra di a Parata can be climbed by energetic visitors to experience the stunning sweeping sea viewsAfter another refreshing swim and with the conditions still being so favourable for travelling, we decide to continue further down the coastFinally after a total of 9 hours of travelling, we decide to find a nearby anchorage for the nightWe approach the beachside town of Campomoro which is a short distance south west of the larger town of ProprianoWe decide to join several other boats and anchor here overnightAnother great sunsetRic makes the best pizzas in our Tasmanian barbecue on the Tangaroa!!
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