Holidays and Other Excursions

Tag: Marinella Beach Club

Amalfi Coast 7.9.26

Vesuvius 7.9.26

Vesuvius 7.9.26

After breakfast we repeat our trip down to La Marinella and being recognised are shown to the same sunbeds!

Royal Clipper 7.9.26

Royal Clipper 7.9.26

The day is  enlivened by the arrival of a Tall Masts type ship believed to be Royal Clipper which anchors close by.  There are several super yachts around as we also saw off Capri.

La Marinella Bathing areas 7.9.26

La Marinella Bathing areas 7.9.26

There is some other entertainment with a day boat picking up some food.  It returns after about ep minutes and the passengers board for their day trip out and about.  The waves are slightly larger than they had been so the transfer is fraught, particularly for a child being carried.  All make it safely.  A second boat also collects travellers but the waves are easier so it is much easier for them.

We eat dinner in the hotel to the amusement of at least one guest who thought we were holograms.  Whilst not the best meal of the holiday it was better than the other two in the hotel, edible if nothing else.

For the record the Newmarket description of the day:
Spend your last day enjoying the surroundings of the hotel, Sorrento and all of its charms.

Amalfi Coast 5.9.26

Marinella Beach Club

Marinella Beach Club

We take the day off option, visiting the La Marinella beach club the entrance to which is at the bottom of the hill.  I have a feeling that most people took the opportunity to visit the countryside but my preference is not to be out and about.  Temperatures all week have been around 30 dec C which is both higher than normal and higher than we had anticipated.  It would normally be around 25 Centigrade and the guide admitted that the summer had been much warmer than normal.  However to reach the club we have to descend in the lift to closer to the sea level.

We take sun beds in the shade of the cliff as being in the sun is pretty hot.  We are facing the bay of Naples which city and Vesuvius are immediately opposite on the other side of the water.  Many boats around us on the water and as the day progresses the sunbeds are all pretty full.  Very restful and the chance to listen to some recordings.

Majestic Palace S'Agnello 2.9.26

Majestic Palace S’Agnello 2.9.26

In the evening Jackie had booked dinner for us at the nearby Michelin restuarant – Don Geppi.  This has three wonderful elements – a stunning decorated room, friendly staff and excellent food.  It was within easy walking distance and is located with the Majestic Palace hotel.

For the record the Newmarket description of the day:
Rest and relax in Sorrento, or join today’s optional excursion for a fascinating insight into some of the traditions and cuisine of the region (further details removed).