Monday 15 July 2013

"La Bella Italia" Stage 6 Taormina - Palmi




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Monte Sant Elia (Tre Croci)

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Fontana Vecchio - Villa San Giovanno

This stage followed the coastlines of Sicily and the southern toe of the Italian mainland. Certainly very scenic with plenty of coastal views. After crossing the Straights of Messina to Villa San Giovanni we stopped for lunch at Scilla.  Towards Palmi I took a 5km detour to Monte San Elia which is a lookout high above the coast overlooking Palmi. This was a highlight as the view was spectacular and the three stone crosses on the mountain added to the dramatic effect. YouTube link la Bella Italia Stage 6 Garmin Connect link LBI Stage 6
view of Mt Etna
Taormina gardens
Church in Taormina
Church in main square Taormina

view above Isola Bella
ferry at Messina
heading up the coast towards Palmi
Bagnara Calabra

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