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Marina Basin at the Lorelei
Photo Courtesy Tom Henschel, author of "The Florida Keys Ports
of Call & Anchorages". This illustrated guide is available for sale at
www.cruisingbook.com
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Lorelei Restaurant
& Cabana Bar
MM 82 Bayside - PO Box 289
Islamorada, FL 33036
305-664-4656
http://www.loreleifloridakeys.com/
This is easy to get to by water. Anchor
out and dinghy in, or call ahead for a Marina slip. It's a Hot Spot in
Islamorada. |
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 You'll
be greeted by this sign when coming from Highway US1 in the Keys at Mile
Marker 82.
The name of the Lorelei was selected
because the old legends were reminiscent of early days in the Keys, when
wreckers lit fires on the beaches to lure unsuspecting ships onto offshore
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The Lorelei Legend had its origin in
Homer's Odyssey, where elusive fishtailed sea nymphs lured mariners to
destruction on the rocks surrounding their island by singing haunting and
irresistible songs. Centuries later, an enchanting mermaid known as the
Lorelei wreaked the same havoc on Germany's Rhine River
The Marina at the Lorelei - above.
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At one time the tracks of Flagler's ill-fated
railroad ran right past the present Lorelei site, and boats had their
cargoes unloaded onto freight cars for shipment north and south. Today,
some railroad ties and track are still visible in the water off the
docking area.
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Hurricane Donna blew the original
structure out to sea in September of 1960, but after the storm it was
towed back by a workboat and set up again in its original location. Today,
that structure is the Cabana Bar. |
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Reveler's prepare for Sunset!
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Mounted fish representative of Keys
species fill the showcase along the boardwalk - along with pictures of
trophy catches - look for President Bush! Twelve back country guides offer
the best of sport fishing. |
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The present Lorelei remains a beautiful spot in the Keys tradition. The
remodeled restaurant provides diners with a lovely indoor or outdoor spot
to enjoy the Keys scenery.
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The outdoor Cabana Bar, with it's nightly sunset
celebration and live music provide a perfect ending to a glorious day in
Islamorada.
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