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In the News (Wed 30 May 12)

  
  Ile de Capraia - APT Arcipelago Toscano
Capraia is the third of the seven sisters of the Tuscan Archipelago, a magnificent pearl of the Mediterranean Sea, a land of rocks of unmistakable volcanic origin.
It is the land of rosemary and strawflower, of stecade and catmint.
Capraia is one of the seven sisters of the Tuscan Archipelago, the third in size after the islands of Elba and Giglio.
www.aptelba.it /en/capraia   (510 words)

  
 Tuscany Charming :::...::: Tuscan Archipelago - Capraia island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Capraia is attainable from Livorno or from the Elba but, the ferry being enough distant arrives late and it is not enough to organize a daily visit; it is necessary to stop at least a night, if she is wanted to see something.
Capraia is also an important berth for the one who wants to reach Corsica with a recreation boat, because it allows to divide the trip in two tappes, spending the night in the small one I bring.
Numerous the floral endemismis as the fiordaliso of Capraia.
www.tuscany-charming.it /en/places/capraia.asp   (329 words)

  
 Island of Capraia - Tuscany - Welcome to Italy
Capraia is a small island of the Tuscan Archipelago, situated to the north of the island of Elba and to the east of Capo Corso, much closer to the Cape than to the Continent.
With a surface area of 19 sq km Capraia is characterized by a rough and wild landscape, as yet untouched by man. It is mountainous, with a 300/400 m ridge which creates two diverse slope: one facing westward with sheer walls, abounding in caves and ravines: one facing eastward more gentle, with valleys and coves.
The inhabited part is limited to the port and bay and to the dominating promontory, where the village of Capraia rises; the rest of the island is uninhabited.
www.emmeti.it /Toscana/Isole/Capraia/index.uk.html   (141 words)

  
 Ecological Archives M075-003-A1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Appendix A. Quantification of habitat extent, fish, and benthic taxa at Capraia and Giannutri, Italy.
We digitized original maps for Capraia and Giannutri and estimated the surface areas of major habitat types using the image analysis software Image J v.1.29 (http://rsb.info.nih.gov/ij/index.html).
The opposite trend was evident at Giannutri, with 64 % of seagrass bed area and 60 % of sandy bottom along the eastern shore of the island, and 70 % of the rocky substrate along the western shore.
www.esapubs.org /archive/mono/M075/003/appendix-A.htm   (394 words)

  
 Itinerari Tematici Empolese - Valdelsa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Capraia and Limite is a Commune made up of two villages, each with its own territorial and economical characteristics.
The Capraia castle, which dates back to the High Middle Ages, is situated in a naturally protected position on a hill spur directly above the Arno, in a position which has been inhabited since Prehistoric times.
The history of Capraia and Limite is linked to the presence of an important waterway, the River Arno, which contributed to its continuity and promoted economical and cultural exchange,
www.firenze.turismo.toscana.it /apteng/itinerari/empolese5.html   (393 words)

  
 ABSTRACTS VOLUME 3   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
FOGGI B., GRIGIONI A. - Contribution to the knowledgement of the vegetation of Capraia island (Tuscan Archipelago) - The Island of Capraia is located in the Tuscan Archipelago.
It is the island closest to the Corse.
The casmophitic vegetation is attributed to the Asplenietea trichomanis that in Island of Capraia is represented by two new associations: Cymbalario-Samoletum valerandi assoc.
www.unifi.it /unifi/bioveg/ITAWEB/PAGINE/abstract3.html   (819 words)

  
 Capraia Island --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Italian Isola Capraia, Latin Capraria (from capra, “wild goat”), island of the Arcipelago Toscano, in the Tyrrhenian Sea, between the Italian mainland and the north point of Corsica.
Capraia produces wine and is a centre of anchovy fishing.
It lies on the northeastern coast of Corsica, 22 miles (35 km) south of the island's northernmost point, the tip of Cape Corse.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9020172?tocId=9020172   (779 words)

  
 ABSTRACTS VOLUME 5   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The check-list of the entities reported consists of 775 records, from which 35 must be escluded (excludendae) and 37 species must be considered doubtful because the voucher specimens was not found in any herbaria.
The checked flora results of 703 entities: 179 of these was not found during our reserches and cannot be confirmed although their presence is verified by a voucher specimens.
The nomenclatural type of the name of the entities described for the Capraia's flora was reported.
www.unifi.it /unifi/bioveg/ITAWEB/PAGINE/abstract5.html   (858 words)

  
 Benvenuti nel sito ufficiale del Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano
Other important species are the Elban butterfly "Coenonympha elbana", the cricket "Rhacocleis tyrrhenica", the lizard "Podarcis muralis colosii", the viper "Vipera aspis francisciredi", all found on Elba; the lizards "P. muralis insulanica" and the "P. muralis muellerlorenzi" on Pianosa; and finally the viper "Vipera aspis montecristi" on Montecristo.
The wild boar of Maremma was already extinct on Elba at the beginning of the eighteen hundreds, and so the central European wild boar "Sus scrofa" was introduced approximately thirty years ago, and later, probably became a hybrid of wild boar and local pigs.
Another treat for birdwatchers would be the colonies of shearwaters "Calonectris diomedea" and "Puffinus puffinus" and the herring gulls "Larus argentatus", which exist on all the Islands of the Archipelago, along with the rare, red partridge "Alectoris rufa" on Elba and Pianosa.
www.islepark.it /inglese/natura/fauna.htm   (620 words)

  
 Bulletin de Ressources Phytogénétiques - Collecting of landraces and wild relatives of cultivated plants in Ponziane ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
On Capraia there was an agricultural penal colony too, built in 1873, with an activity similar to that of Pianosa.
On Capraia no trace of typical landraces was found; only a wild population of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.), well adapted to a microhabitat very close to the shore, was sampled and collected.
In these cases an additional economic resource may be a form of ecotourism compatible with the safeguarding and exploitation of traditional agriculture and environmental conservation.
www.ipgri.cgiar.org /pgrnewsletter/article.asp?lang=fr&id_article=74&ID_ISSUE=131   (3632 words)

  
 Corsica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It is advisable to get into Porto Capraia by 15:00, as it is not a large harbour and quickly becomes full.
Porto Capraia is in similar size to Macinaggio, but with a good 10 minute walk up hill to get to the town.
Depart Porto Capraia, and sail a relatively short distance of 15 NM to Porto Ferraio.
www.tenrag.com /content/corsica.html   (889 words)

  
 The Capraia Island - Tuscany Archipelago
Its depths give shelter to numerous living species which fascinate the seabed of Capraia, rich also in archeological ruins.
That is why once a convict found some gold coins while searching in the rocks.
The green Capraia with its coloured coast, with its small port and with the unmistakable scent of lentisk is always the same during the years.
www.vacanzeinversilia.com /arcipelago/en/capraia.html   (405 words)

  
 Run The Planet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
To become instead a Capraia Fiorentina friendly contact yourself, simply send us an e-mail message with your name, e-mail address and small note introducing yourself.
As a general suggestion, make sure also to check if links to local race calendars are available in the "Capraia Fiorentina running links" section: you might be able to find last-minute events not yet included in our worldwide calendar.
If you know of any events in Capraia Fiorentina that are not mentioned here, there are two ways you can share the information with the rest of the runners: 1.
www.runtheplanet.com /location.php?q=2&l=3155&page=main   (689 words)

  
 Elba Italy - Elba guide - Elba hotels - Elba hotel - Elba Italy travel - guide to Elba - holiday in Elba - tourism Elba
The village of Capraia stands on a promontory that overlooks the harbour bay.
Other places of historic and cultural interest are the church of the Assunta, the church of St.Nicola and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the church and convent of St.Antonio, the church of St.Stefano alla Piana, the Torre dello Zenobito and the Torre della Teglia.
It is to be noted that apart from the stretch between Punta di Porto Vecchio and Punta della Fica, speargun fishing is not allowed; between Punta del Trattoio and Punta del Manzo both transitting and landing are prohibited, since it is a totally protected area and is to be repopulated with wildlife.
www.travelplan.it /reg_tos_elb_page.htm   (2335 words)

  
 Isola di Capraia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It has a length of 8 and a width of 4 km.
Capraia is the island of the Tuscan archipelago which is more towards north and near to Corsica.
Capraia is entirely crossed of a hilly ridge which divides the island up into two parts of nature, completely different: the west is rich of caves and their walls slope steeply downwards the sea.
www.etrurianavigazione.it /english/isola5.htm   (112 words)

  
 Benvenuti nel sito ufficiale del Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano
On Capraia and Elba the cork-oak "Quercus suber" and the durmast "Q. pubescens" grows, whereas on Gorgona and Elba there are different types of pine woods - the aleppo-pine "Pinus halepensis", and the stone pine "Pinus pinea", and the cluster-pine "P. pinaster".
On Capraia the "Centaurea gymnocarpa" cornflower and the yellow orchid "Orchis provincialis capraria" are endemic, while the toadflax "Linaria Capraria" is exclusive to the Archipelago.
The whole Archipelago is cloaked with a variety of wild orchids which cover fields and woods with flowers of delicate beauty.
www.islepark.it /inglese/natura/flora.htm   (288 words)

  
 Bareboat Charters Italy
It is a green and colorul spot that enchanted the exiled Napoleon.
It is a popular cruising ground for yachts, however you may end up staying longer than you planned, seduced by the charm of these islands.
There will frequent be SE winds around Capraia, Elba and the mainland coast down to Giannutri, and frequent periods of calm.
www.sailingparadise.com /bb_italy.html   (815 words)

  
 THE ITINERARIES OF CAPRAIA ISLAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The others are a number of tracks that start from the mule-track that crosses the island and connects the village of Capraia with the Lights of Mount Arpagna.
An easy itinerary is the one that in half an hour and one kilometer goes from the village to the inlet Cala di Zurletta, passing by the San Giorgio fortress and the steep Bellavista Point, among prickly pears, shy wild rabbits, wheeling kestrels and hunting buzzards.
This is Capraia, an island for all seasons, a real paradise for birdwatching enthusiasts, scuba divers, lazy hikers and great walkers.
www.aptelba.it /en/capraia/Itineraries.htm   (452 words)

  
 DCP: 43 degrees north, 10 degrees east
The decision was taken to first reach Elba island 15 m W and from there, if weather kept on and crew spirit followed, move to Capraia island, for a total 40 m of navigation.
Elba island was clear at the S, and toward a dying sun, to the W, Capraia: our target for the night, still a few miles away.
Harbour was reached in a hour and a half, and among the postponed confluence-celebrations, a small ice-cream parlour was visited, as promised by your scribe to the rest of the crew, as part of the negotiation to talk them into the confluence visiting...
www.confluence.org /confluence.php?id=18110   (717 words)

  
 UFO-Piloten in (abo Frio (Brasilien)
Dopo aver chiamato le atre persone che erano a bordo, tutti insieme hanno seguito la luce che si spostava orizzontalmente al mare e, dopo aver eseguito alcune evoluzioni, si immerse in acqua.
Sighting Description: While sailing towards the island of Capraia, a sailor saw a light raise from the sea.
After calling all the others who were on board, they followed the path of the light, which was moving horizontally, and after some turns it dove into the water.
www.waterufo.net /item.php?id=363   (232 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Capraia, formerly a Penal Colony, is now a National Park whose formation has been promoted to protect the island's natural heritage.
To get to Capraia there is a daily ferry from Livorno, throughout the year.
Reports on Diving at Capraia Islands (in Italian).
web.tiscali.it /calypsoscuba/Isole/capraia2.htm   (55 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In front of Livorno (Toscany, Italy) there is a small island, Capraia, old high security prison site and, now, natural park.
No beaches are on Capraia, only few cliffs reachable by small paths in the wilderness.
Not many "artificial" entratainement are on Capraia: the spare time is spent chatting with some fishermen, walking on the island, waiting for the daily ship to bring the newspaper, having a laugh at the intricate manoovering of the boat anchoring in the harbour in the evenings and watching falling stars at night.
www.met.rdg.ac.uk /~swr00bc/Sports.html   (414 words)

  
 Capraia e Limite 632 - Profile
In the heart of Montalbano, you will find the Tenuta "Capraia e Limite 632", an estate which extends for 500 acres amongst grapevines and olive groves.
The farmhouse lies on the top of a hill, and is appropriately called Tenuta Capraia e Limite 632, the place where the rooster first saw the dawn and sang aloud for the new day.
The farmhouse's secluded location is ideal for those who like to relax, the country smells and tastes, cultural activities and art and history.
www.agriturismo.net /capraia-e-limite-632   (196 words)

  
 Rough Science . Mike Leahy's Capraia Diary | PBS
We watched seagulls follow the ship, as David suggested a project, in which we would construct ladders or lifts to save the baby seagulls that tend to drown or starve in Capraia's steep walled water reservoirs.
After watching the sun set over Gorgona, a small island between Capraia and Livorno, we pulled slowly into the smelly old town to spend the night in the waterfront hotel.
Whilst polluted, Livorno is pretty lively, and we went to a Pizza restaurant, rather than the hotel, for some food, passing a brothel (or something which looked very much like a brothel) on the way.
www.pbs.org /weta/roughscience/series2/scientists/mikel/diary_capraia_12.html   (426 words)

  
 The Creative Science Centre - by Dr Jonathan P. Hare
On one evening in Capraia, through the twilight with the brighter stars just about visible Mike and I measured the pole star angle and were thus able to estimate the Islands Latitude:
On Capraia we did not have a watch and so we used a pendulum to measure time.
On Capraia the ideal situation would have been to wait till noon start the pendulum swinging and keep swinging until the radio picked up the 12:00 time signal from Greenwich.
www.creative-science.org.uk /tv1.html   (1607 words)

  
 [No title]
CASAGNI STEFANO born in GROSSETO - IT - on 15/08/1961.
F.C. Via F.lli Cervi, 16 50056 Capraia e Limite (FI) - IT - Director from 01/06/1992.
Mori Simonetto born in Lastra A Signa - IT - on 27/04/1943.
www.skyminder.com /samples/KSV_KSV_EURG_ITA_CREDITINFO_ENG.asp   (981 words)

  
 Residence Marina di Bibbona mare LIVORNO, Appartamenti mare Toscana Toscane Toskana Tuscany Livorno Etruskerküste   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The complex of apartments is 200 m from the sea near the delightful tourist spot of Marina di Bibbona, at the centre of the renamed "Costa degli Etruschi" or "Etruscan Coast", and near the Tuscan archipelago of islands: Elba, Gorgona, Pianosa, Montecristo and Capraia.
The complex of apartments is 200m from the sea near the delightful tourist spot of Marina di Bibbona, at the centre of the renamed "Costa degli Etruschi" or "Etruscan Coast", and near the Tuscan archipelago of islands: Elba, Gorgona, Pianosa, Montecristo and Capraia.
Marina di Bibbona is a modern and well-equipped beach centre for bathing that satisfies the needs of every kind of tourism.
www.affittareintoscana.com /marinadibibbona-residence.htm   (2024 words)

  
 Hotels in Capraia Fiorentina, Italy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
All rooms have their own bathrooms and are quiet and provided with interiors of venge style, and all modern technologies and comforts- air conditioning, personal key-card, mini bar, TV Sat, safe, hairdryer, heat, telephone and easy access to Internet.
Hotel is provided with lift, car parking, and a very luminous and sunny breakfast room where every day a rich buffet is served with typical Tuscan, national and in...
For more information on hotels in Capraia Fiorentina, Italy, click here.
athensohio.net /online-hotel-reservations/Italy/Capraia_Fiorentina   (112 words)

  
 :: mar-Go - Itineraries ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Nowadays Capraia offers her harsh and contrast beauty sited in the frame of crystal sea which slips into ravines of steep cliffs and evocative little bays.
The island are created a unique natural lake ("Stagnone") in the whole Archipelago of Tuscany,is a perfect place for excursions or just to go for a walk.
Although the antique towers spread on the local peaks to defend a little harbour tell the stories of pirates and their cruel battles, Capraia of these days is with her local sounds, typical restaurants and shops which from harbour climbs up to highest zone of island.
www.mar-go.it /ENG/Htm/Itinerari.htm   (1364 words)

  
 Apolyton Civilization Forums > Alternative Civs > Nation States > A sad day for Wine.
A small fleet of 4 destroyers was escorting the Royal Ship to the Flower's Palace in the island of Capraia (one of the many islands you may see along the Wine coastline).
The other 3 destroyers (the WS Isonzo, the WS Belluno and the WS Albisola) immediatly opened fire, destroyng a large number of gunboats, but the little and fast boats used by the terrorists and their numerical advantage eventualy prevailed, and all 3 destroyers were taken out.
The document is of extreme important, and was found in a closet near the King's desk, also it is important because it finally give us the name of the organization we are fighting against.
apolyton.net /forums/t88204-s.html   (3215 words)

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