Friday, September 3, 2010

Green Lizard's Bay

Sonnino castle, Livorno On the north side of the headland of “Castel Sonnino” we have the “Cala del Leone” (Lion's Cove), on the southern side we find a less threatening “Baia del Rogiolo” (Green Lizard's Bay).Sonnino castle, LivornoA detailed view of the southern side of the castle.Sonnino castle, LivornoThe castle has a small marina with a tower and a boathouse.Derelict cableway station, QuercianellaThe bay is still haunted by the derelict station of a cableway, once used to carry limestone from the inland quarries down to the sea.

See also:
Castello del BoccaleTorre di CalafuriaCalignaiaCastel Sonnino
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19 comments:

  1. Luis GomezSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    These are gorgeous images in a beautiful place. I truly wish I was there VP. Thanks.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2010 at 1:18 AM

    You must be living in a paradise.


    daily athens

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  3. LowellSeptember 3, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    Your photos are very enticing...I think I could spend many hours wandering about this place! I rather like the "derelict station of a cableway..."

    Re your comment about pagans in Ocala. You betcha! Lots of them. Most belong to churches, too! :-)

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  4. KateSeptember 3, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    Looks like a swimmer enjoying the bay in the bottom photo. Smart man. The spot of red on the boat is very nnice in the scene.

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  5. JimSeptember 3, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    Lovely castle.

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  6. Small City ScenesSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Amazing shots. I do like the quaint marina.
    All these ancient buildings just there---for all eternity. Again--amazing. MB

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  7. cieldequimperSeptember 3, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    I don't need the castle, I'll just take the marina and little tower for my holidays thank you.

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  8. jooSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    I would join Ciell if possible:)

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  9. BirdmanSeptember 3, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    Enjoying your pictures this morning.

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  10. B SQUAREDSeptember 3, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    I'd love to pull up there in my sailboat, assuming I had one.

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  11. KaoriSeptember 3, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Do lion's and green lizards live there? I like how the lovely buildings just seem to pop out in the natural setting! Hope you have a great weekend :D

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  12. HalcyonSeptember 3, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    It's all so lovely. Can people visit the castle?

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  13. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 3, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    Wow this place is breathtaking!
    I love all pictures!And what a beautiful day, with blue sky!
    Have a nice day
    Léia

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  14. UnknownSeptember 3, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    What a magnificent place. Great shots, VP!

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  15. VPSeptember 3, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    @ Kaori - Many green lizards, but no lions here. The most dangerous creature around is the wild boar.
    They were overprotected in the past, now they are too many and often come very close to suburban houses at night.

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  16. tapirgalSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    That's so interesting about the boars. I think if something is to be built in such a picturesque landscape, it should look as nice as these buildings.

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  17. GunnSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:22 PM

    Beautiful, interesting and a coastline full of history.

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  18. Stefan JanssonSeptember 4, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    I could live there.

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  19. HildaSeptember 5, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    This is the view from the restaurant? The cable car station adds great texture to the scene, even if it may be an eyesore in person.

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