2019-09-01 Reggio di Calabria to Le Castella, Italy
At 6am we make an early start from the Port of Reggio di Calabria40 minutes later heading south over the toe of the Italian boot, we look back to the Strait of MessinaAt 7am we pass several dozen fishermen ashore standing evenly spaced along the local beaches Passing Aeroporto di Reggio CalabriaAs we continue down the Calabrian coast we admire the spectacular rugged sceneryMany local fishing boats are out early this morning at the southern wider end of the Strait of MessinaTravelling east along the limestone coast of southern Calabria Capo Spartivento is a historical landmark situated almost at the southern tip of the mainland of ItalyNow heading north east we continue up the Calabrian coastThere are only a few large hotels spotted during our journeyWe have a couple of cheeky visitors arrive as we motor along the coastDolphins love swimming at the bow of the boatOne of the few boats we pass on our long tripMore dolphins!!Today with such good conditions we plan to motor as far as we can before darkAfter 12.5 hours of motoring along the Calabrian coast we arrive at Le Castella which has an Aragonese Castle which is apparently one of the most beautiful and famous in southern ItalyWe approach the bay on the eastern side of the town which has a couple of boats moored for the eveningA dismal sight in the bay!!A late decision is made to cross the bay to a more sheltered position under Capo Rizzuto
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