Mondello bay, north coast of Sicily. 2nd July 2012. 38:12.16N 013:20.01E

Tioram 4
Tina & Tony
Thu 5 Jul 2012 13:01
We lifted anchor at 13.32 hrs from Cabo San Vito bay to head east along the North coast of Sicily towards Palermo. When you sail along the coast of this island you realise just how big it is.
In 22 knots T wind from NW we sailed running along at 7 knots plus over the ground---Tioram going like a train, but with a rolly cross sea. After a few hours we gybed back toards the coast and finally motored in a straight line into Mondello bay.
 
We anchored after 38 n miles at 19.20. The bay is close to Palermo and only seperated from the city by a Cabo, the huge mountain of Carini.
The bay is fringed with lush vegetation amongst villas and grand houses.
 
A Lido building sits in the centre of the bay, fronted by a buoyed area for swimmers. It appears to be of a 1930's design, the symmetrical building has rows of doors, presumably changing rooms for the modest 1930's public. The well maintained building has a central castellated facade with a two tier balcony now used as a function / restaurant area. We could see people elegantly dressed on the balconies as the sun set.
 
Very nice anchorage and calm overnight in calm weather conditions. 
 
Love to all
 
Tina and Tony x x x photos to follow soon.