summer 2013 on board Cigale schedule FRENCH RIVIERA AND PROVENCE along the route... Weekly cruises on board our Sintesi 36, towards the fascinating French Riviera, the protected National land and marine park of Port-Cros, the island of Porquerolles, up to Cassis, Les Calanques and Marseille. It is the perfect holiday both for those who love the sea, and for those who want to enjoy beautiful landscapes and to visit colourful French villages. boat: Sintesi 36, 6+1 berths, 1 wc * Return to Sanremo on August 31, disembarkation can be even on Sunday September 1 500 July 27 - August 3 (Sanremo-Cannes/Lérins Islands-Port Cros-Porquerolles-Toulon) 550 August 3-10 (Toulon-Porquerolles-Port Cros- Gulf of Giens-Toulon) 550 August 10-17 (Toulon-Porquerolles-La Ciotat- Les Calanques-Marseille Islands-Marseille) 550 August 17-24 (Marseille-Marseille Islands-Les Calanques-La Ciotat-Toulon) 500 August 24-31* (Toulon-Porquerolles-Port Cros-Cannes/Lérins Islands-Nice-Sanremo) NICE Right from entering the harbour, built in 1750 for want of the House of Savoy, you will feel involved in the old town, with its narrow streets curving between old buildings and ending in fascinating Baroque squares. An intriguing place, idea to spend some time walking along the Promenade des Anglais and visiting the market square, between antiquity shops and cafes, having a drink or enjoying good Mediterranean food. for tourist information visit: www.nicetourisme.com
CANNES AND LERINS ISLANDS Off the French Riviera, near the elegant and stylish city of Cannes, the Lérins Islands are a beautiful scenery rich in pines and eucalyptuses, where we can enjoy a swim in clear waters, visit the Fort of Saint Marguerite or the Medieval vestiges on St Honorat Island. for tourist information visit: www.cannes-destination.fr/culture-patrimoine-cannes/iles-lerinscannes PORT-CROS Port Cros National Park is one of the most ancient French national parks and it was the first European marine paek, funded in 1963. In the fascinating and wild Port-Cros Island we will moor at the buoys or dock at the wooden quay, right close to the small village, to have a drink or a walk deep in the uncontaminated nature. Walking through the paths across the island, encountering centenary trees, butterflies and amazing landscapes, we will end in wonderful creeks and have a swim surrounded by the moltitude of fishes that populate the marine park. for tourist information visit: www.portcrosparcnational.fr Flash Vela Flash D Altura Vela D Altura base: Portosole base: Portosole - Sanremo - Sanremo www.flashvela.it www.flashvela.it flashvela@flashvela.it info@flashvela.it
PORQUEROLLES Porquerolles is the biggest of the Hyeres Islands, a small heavenly spot with beautiful shores, where nature is preserved by strict environmental laws and the only noises come from the cicadas, the wind and the sea. Along the mild northern coast, many beaches are found, characterized by white sand and pinasters overlooking the clear and turquoise sea. The southern part of the island is more irregular and wild, characterized by sea cliffs and bays that can be reached only walking through small paths. Porquerolles village, located on the northern coast, was grown close to the harbour and to the Place d Armes, where the inhabitants play pétanque and the most favourite diversion is drinking a pastis in one the pleasant outdoor cafes. for tourist information visit: www.porquerolles.com TOULON Toulon is the major naval centre on France s Mediterranean coast, popular for its large rade and the series of sheltered sandy beaches, very appreciated by tourists. The city centre reminds the vicissitudes of its ancient history, and is featured by a moltitude of architectural styles. The old town was grown around the Dome and is built in a typical Provencal style: coloured houses, narrow streets, small squares, many fountains and the market that takes place every morning which features local products. The upper town was built in the mid-19th century under Lous Napoleon, and is rich in monuments: the Toulon Opera, the train station, the Place de la Liberté, the Palais de Justice and many others. for tourist information visit: www.toulon.fr
LA CIOTAT The city became popular thanks to an episode: in its train station the Lumière brothers, in 1895, recorded the short film L Arrivée d un Train en Gare de la Ciotat. Black-and-white city but always up-todate, right from entering the harbour, surrounded by typical colorful Provencal houses, the bistrots and the fishermen boats are clearly distinguishable. Getting off on the docks, you can enjoy a walk through narrow streets, restaurants, shops and small lively squares. The large rade is dominated by the massive rock called Le Bec d Aigle, characterized by the eagle s beak shape. for tourist information visit: www.tourisme-laciotat.com LES CALANQUES The Massif des Calanques is a wild and rugged terrain, not far from Marseille, one of France s great natural beauty areas, comprising nine creeks made of white rocks, overlooking beautiful clear water. Protected since the 1970s, this 20km long area is practically notaccessible by cars and the walkable paths are quite challenging: the approach by boat is the best way to visit and spend a night under these marvellous cliffs, for tourist information visit: www.calanquesdecassis.fr Flash Vela D Altura base: : Portosole - Sanremo www.flashvela.it flashvela@flashvela.it
MARSEILLE ISLANDS Located off Marseille, there are some islands, of calcareous origin, with sandy beaches and bays, impressive cliffs, clear water, aplce still uncontaminated and genuine. The most popular belong to the Riou Archipelago, bird sanctuary, and to the Frioul Archipelago, where, on the If Island, there is the Chateau, built in 1530, site where the main fictional character of Alexandre Dumas The Count of Montecristo was imprisoned. for tourist information visit: www.ilesdemarseille.fr MARSEILLE The harbour was extraordinary in that spot. It sticked in one s eyes. The docks. The cargos. The cranes. The ferries. The sea. The If Castle and the Frioul Islands in the distance. Everything was easy on the eyes. (Solea). This city will always and only be the last stopover of the world. Its future belongs to those who arrive. Never to those who leave. (Chourmo). Jean Claude Izzo described Marseille along these lines, now it is up to you the pleasure of discovering it! for tourist information visit:www.marseille-tourisme.com Marseille has been designated European Capital of Culture 2013: the most ancient French city, funded 2600 years ago, hosts, along the whole year, several events in museums and other renovated or new places, recently opened to the public. Among all, the old harbour, completely renewed, where areas for cultural events and exhibitions have been created. for more information visit: www.mp2013.fr
the boat CIGALE The Sintesi 36 is a latest generation boat, standing out for the sleek energetic lines and a generous sail plan. The cutting-edge design makes almost equivalent the hull-length and the length overall, the backward hull beam allows a large and comfortable cockpit. The interior offers seven berths: two double cabins, two berths (+one for the skipper) in the main saloon, a spacious wc in the bow. general info EMBARKATION AND DISEMBARKATION Embarkation on Saturday afternoon, disembarkationon Saturday morning. If you have any problem related to transports, do not worry, we usually have elasticity in our timetables. COSTS All the expenses related to pantry, mooring fees and fuel are paid by a participants communal purse, from which the skipper is excluded. Weekly change of bed linen included. 50% reduction for children under 12 years old. LEARNING EXPERIENCE Beside enjoying beautiful landscapes and relax, during the holiday you will be able to improve your sailing skills, or acquire them, in case it is your first experience, assisted by the skipper. On board everyone collaborates, contributing both to the ropes and to meal preparation, according to his own capabilities. PRACTICAL INFO We reccomend to use duffel bags (no rigid bags). Before boarding, it is required to wear a pair of shoes with clean rubber sole.
where to find us AT SANREMO (IM)- ITALY Our boats are moored at Portosole, in the quay nearby the roundabout close to the harbour entrance. (address: Via Del Castillo, 17-18038 Sanremo-IM) BY TRAIN: Sanremo Railway Station is located at about 200m from Portosole. BY CAR: arriving from Genoa/Savona/Ventimiglia (A10 motorway) exit at Arma di Taggia (Sanremo Est), follow directions to Sanremo, go ahead on the Aurelia bis until the exit San Martino. When you get at the crossing on the main road (Aurelia), turn right, go ahead until the roundabout, take the third exit and follow directions to Portosole. AT TOULON The boat will be moored at the Port of Toulon (address: 364 av Infanterie de Marine 83000, Toulon, France, FR) After the booking we will provide you detailed information and the skipper phone number. AT MARSEILLE The boat will be moored at the Old Port of Marseille. After the booking we will provide you detailed information and the skipper phone number.