2019-08-19 Cala Punta di Sogno via Sorrento to Marina del Cantone, Amalfi Coast, Italy
Overnight we were securely moored on one of the restaurant moorings in Cala Punta di SognoWe had a fabulous evening last night enjoying the wonderful food and wine at the picturesque Ristorante Conca Del SognoDeparting Cala Punta di Sogno we head back westContinuing past Marina del Cantone where we intend anchoring and dining ashore in the evening We return to Punta Campanella with Torre Minerva standing prominently on the point. Northern Capri can be seen in the backgroundContinuing around the spectacular coast we pass popular Baia delle SireneMarina di Puolo another spectacular bay west of well known Italian town of SorrentoVilla Angelina proudly stands overlooking the sea by Marina di PuoloArriving in Sorrento looking towards Marina Grande which is the main fishing port which is surrounded by exclusive hotels Hotel Bellevue Syrene, one of the many luxurious hotels built on the Sorrento clifftops overlooking the sea The well known Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento is regarded as one of the leading hotels of the worldSeveral large sailing ships are on anchor in the sea off SorrentoUnfortunately we were unable to secure a spot in the marina for a few hours !!Never a shortage of super yachts on anchor in this popular area of the Italian coastWe decide to make our way and anchor in Meta di Sorrento which is in the north eastern corner of the popular Sorrento BayHotel Mega Mare clings to the cliffs of Montechiaro overlooking the large bay of SorrentoWe join several boats on anchor in Meta di SorrentoAfter a couple of hours on anchor enjoying some swimming and relaxing we decide to head back to the Amalfi CoastLooking back to spectacular SorrentoIn perfect still conditions with our front awning still in place, we slowly make our way back to Marina del Cantone where we have booked a mooring buoy for the nightCapri Island with Scoglio Vervece, a small rock formation jutting from the sea in the foregroundApproaching Marina del Cantone on the Amalfi CoastThe Amalfi coastline is always very popular with large super yachts on anchor here …… today is no exceptionIn the evening we are collected from the Tangaroa by the Maria Grazia Restaurant water taxi service and brought ashoreThe town of Nerano is a very popular holiday destinationThe beach, as you will find in many areas of Italy consists of rocks ….. here they are larger than other areasThis is our second visit to this iconic restaurant called Maria Grazia which is situated in Nerano, via Marina del CantoneNot happy photo time!!The Tangaroa safely moored on one of the restaurant mooring buoys overnightOnce settled we order some nice Montepulciano vino tintoOnce again after a superb dinner and evening we are chauffeured back to the Tangaroa by the Maria Grazia taxi
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