Thursday 10 October 2019

We were up promptly to get to the municipal market and bakery, before making an early start. Steve also wanted to buy some wine from the vats in the supermarket, where you take your own bottle, for the sheer novelty value, if nothing else. On arrival back at the boat, loaded with our supplies, we checked the latest weather forecast and decided we would not leave. Although we could have made it to an anchorage only ten miles north, it would probably be an uncomfortable afternoon. We have to be cautious, because the west coast of Sardinia has a reputation for heavy seas, which pound the coastline, especially in the prevailing north-westerly winds.

We had bought the local version of croissants for breakfast. These were more like small pastries with either crema or chocolate filling - delicious.

We set off to walk up to the church, the Torre and explore the coast north of the town centre. The church was beautifully decorated with dark red roses. It is the celebration of Santa Rita today. There is a laid walkway along the foreshore with fabulous views across the cliffs and beaches. There were just a few late holiday makers on the beaches. After scrambling across the cliff top rocks, we headed back to town, by which time it was the middle of the day and everything was closed for siesta.