Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cesare
(Marina Corricella; per 2½ hours €26; May-Oct; )
On the harbour at Marina Cor-
ricella, ask for friendly Cesare in your best Italian. Look for his colourful boats with his
name blazoned across the side or, if all else fails, check at one of the beach bars - he
won't be far away. Cesare runs some great boat trips as well as half-day trips in a tradi-
tional galleon for €100 (minimum 25 people).
BOAT TOUR
Barcheggiando
( 081 810 19 34; Marina Chiaiolella)
This outfit hires out motor boats and
gommoni
(wooden boats) from €100 per day.
BOATING
Blue Dream Yacht Charter Boating
( 339 5720874, 081 896 05 79;
www.bluedreamcharter.com
;
Via Ottimo 3, Pioppeto)
If you have grander 'champagne on the deck' aspirations, you can always charter a yacht
from here (from €1500 per week). Sleeps six.
BOAT HIRE
Barobe & Gommoni
( 339 7163303; Via Roma 134, Marina Grande; per day €10; )
The bicycles for
hire here are one of the best ways to explore the island. There are small, open micro-taxis
that can also be hired for two to three hours for around €35, depending on your bargaining
prowess.
BICYCLE HIRE
Festivals & Events
RELIGIOUS
Procession of the Misteri
Good Friday sees a colourful procession when a wooden statue of Christ and the Madonna
Addolarata, along with life-sized tableaux of plaster and papier-mâché illustrating events
leading to Christ's crucifixion, are carted across the island. Men dress in blue tunics with
white hoods, while many of the young girls dress as the Madonna.
