ACCIAROLI

 As we are trying to outrun the next bout of bad weather we are moving as fast as possible down the western side of Italy. So far we’ve covered more than 200 miles and have another 120 to get around the toe. Apparently the wind in the Straight of Messina between Sicily and Italy can be terrible and as we’ve had one unpleasant experience we don’t want another.

The Acciaroli marina

We pulled into Acciaroli just after lunch and settled easily into a berth. As the afternoon passed, more and more yachts came in and we had the opportunity to share stories, compare marinas and get personal knowledge about the best places to go. 

Along the wharf

We thought we’d had a difficult time until we heard an older English couple’s story. They had no internet or mobile, no weather info, their motor was overheating and they looked like they were in their 70’s. They sailed down the east side of Italy for 50 miles, struck a storm, turned round and went back 50 miles.

Acciaroli is a beautiful, smallish marina, with great service, toilets and showers 5 mts from the boat and the most picturesque town centre. 

The town recently won a tourism award. The streets looked so beautifully kept!

The beach around the corner

We walked all over the town and were surprised to find hundreds of people bathing in the next cove.

We pulled out early next morning having really enjoyed our stay.