Sailing! Initially under genoa only and then as the wind drops the Spinnaker. We make Alassio a short hop down the cost for 2pm and it is deserted. We eventually raise someone to provide fuel before mooring up to a very high harbour wall. It is a long walk into Alassio which is spread down an equally long beach covered in regiments of beach chairs.
Alassio is known for its walls of tiles bearing the signatures of famous people. We spend some time looking at these before eating at a restaurant where the proprietor entertains with his knowledge of the UK / London / Norfolk.
Returning to the marina we can’t walk past the Galleria L’Image and spend a happy hour looking around. It specializes in original posters.
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Our next planned stop was Alassio. It reportedly had some excellent tourist attractions.
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A102 And we sailed. An all too infrequent occurrence
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The port at Alassio is a mile or so the the East of the town.
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The marina at Alassio.
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View from the chapel at the road entrance to the marina, looking toward Alassio
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Alassio was busy but it was to prove difficult to find somewhere to eat.
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ALassio is famous for its wall of tiles signed by all and sundry celebrities. It was very impressive.
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We spent ages looking for one or two famous people’s plaques – very time consuming.
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Some interesting looking eateries