Jun 10-19, 2011 - Join the events of Maritime Festival in and around La Spezia
by LiguriaGuide.com
(La Spezia)
Festa della Marineria is the main Italian event dedicated to the sea and maritime culture. It will take place between June 16 and 19th in the town of La Spezia.
The event is in its second year, the year of the 150th anniversary of Italy, and promises richer and more fascinating event program than ever, with major focus on the city of Venice and its maritime tradition as well as on Emilio Salgari the great adventures writer.
Here are some of the highlights of the events:
Friday June 10 11:00 am
The seas of Man: Photographs by Folco Quilici In collaboration with Fratelli Alinari - Foundation for the History of Photography CAMeC - Piazza Battisti, 1
Monday, June 13 11:30 am
"Diving with COMSUBIN" An event for children between the ages of 4 and 13 years Swimming Pool Mori
Friday, June 17 12.00 am
Theory and practice of the Venetian rowing - Rowing Regatta demonstration by the Mestre Water in front of Boardwalk Morin (Passeggiata Morin)
17.00 pm
Hauling the old galleon "Quinto Remo" with hand winches Boardwalk Morin(Passeggiata Morin)
Parade of vintage and classic boats Water in front of Boardwalk Morin (Passeggiata Morin)
Tino Island : on the trail of San Venerio in an enchanted oasis between ancient monks and lighthouse keepers - Conference organized by the FAI (Italian Environment Fund). Civic Theatre - Piazza Mentana, 1 Info: seven hundred and fifty-seven thousand and seventy-five 0 187
19.00 pm
Lights, lanterns and reporting systems: a visit to the island of Tino lighthouse. Night journey along the Gulf of La Spezia and a visit to the island's lighthouse monument, archaeological site and the fortifications. Buffet provided by Black Elk - Mielizia and musical entertainment by the students of the Conservatorio Nicolò Paganini La Spezia. Boarding: Revel Wharf - Village of technology and sailing Tickets 20.00 Euro Info and reservations: Engine room Marine - Via Chiodo 153 (May 16-June 15) 0187 023990 and Deck Seafaring Festival - Pier Italy
Sunday, June 19
Special edition of the Nature Channel Swimming Portovenere (weather permitting)
Opening of the Blue Mile swimming safe path between Lerici and San Terenzo
10:00 am
Palio del Golfo della Spezia presents: Pre-Palio Trophy Carispezia. Special edition of the Palio in the Pre-Party: The Villages challenge less than a month before the Palio del Golfo Water front Promenade Morin
