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+ | | lat= 39.11849| lon=9.50707 | ||
+ | | name= Villasimius | ||
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| image= Villasimius.jpg | | image= Villasimius.jpg | ||
| imagetext= The marina at Villasimius | | imagetext= The marina at Villasimius | ||
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- | + | Villasimius is a large, modern marina situated 12 miles east of [[Cagliari]] on the west side of Punta Santa Caterina, the extreme SE point of [[Sardinia]]. Since 1998 the area around Villasimius has been part of the Cabo Carbonara marine nature reserve. There are some wonderful beaches and a spectacular saltwater lagoon within easy reach of the marina. | |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
''See [[Sardinia#Charts|Sardinia]]''. | ''See [[Sardinia#Charts|Sardinia]]''. | ||
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+ | ''See [[Italy#Weather|Italy - weather]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Passages== | ||
+ | ''See [[Mediterranean#Mediterranean_Passages|Mediterranean]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Islands== | ||
+ | * Isola dei Cavoli (at the southern end of Punta Caterina). Day anchorage only. | ||
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+ | ==Communication== | ||
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+ | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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- | ''Also see [[ | + | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' |
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
No dangers in the approaches, but beware of the isolated rocky reef of Scoglio Santo Stefano if approaching from the south. The marina entrance is at the end of a long breakwater extending some 350 metres north from the shore. Entry is from the NE. | No dangers in the approaches, but beware of the isolated rocky reef of Scoglio Santo Stefano if approaching from the south. The marina entrance is at the end of a long breakwater extending some 350 metres north from the shore. Entry is from the NE. | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | The marina offers a total of over 700 berths on a combination of concrete quays and pontoons enclosed by breakwaters. | + | {{poi | lat= 39.11849| lon=9.50707 |
- | + | | type= marina | |
- | + | | name= Marina de Villasimius | |
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+ | | url = http://www.marinadivillasimius.it/en/ | ||
+ | | zoom= 16 | ||
+ | | portofentry= | ||
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+ | | text= The marina offers a total of over 700 berths on a combination of concrete quays and pontoons enclosed by breakwaters. Yachts of maximum length 50 metres can be accommodated. Maximum depth 6.5 metres. Water and electricity at all berths. WiFi. Slipway. Mobile (40T) and fixed cranes. Travel lift. | ||
+ | : {{email| info@marinavillasimius.it}}; Tel: {{phone|39|70|7978006}}; Fax: {{fax|39|70|797276}}; VHF channel 09 | ||
+ | : Address: via degli Oleandri 10, localita Porto 09049 Villasimius, Sardinia, Italy | ||
+ | : Hours: 24 hrs | ||
+ | : Price list: ''For the latest prices see [http://www.marinadivillasimius.it/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Tariffe-Villasimius-2018-OK.pdf Price Listing]''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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- | + | ==Anchorages== | |
- | ====Golfo di Carbonara==== | + | {{poi | lat= 39.12435| lon=9.50355 |
- | + | | type= anchorage | |
+ | | name=Golfo di Carbonara | ||
+ | | url = | ||
+ | | zoom= 14 | ||
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+ | | text=Many boats anchor in this area and stay here for a while. It offers very good anchorage and protection from the East wind. The water is very clear with a sandy bottom. Just move on the other side of the peninsula when the wind turns around. | ||
- | + | {{Warning}}In 2009, the local police/coast guard were fining yachts anchoring within a mile or so of the entrance to Villasimius marina, but they since have stopped this practice. | |
+ | }} | ||
- | ====Cala Giunco==== | + | {{poi | lat= 39.11616| lon=9.52673 |
- | On the eastern side of the Santa Caterina peninsula, Cala Guinco is a wonderful site, where yachts can anchor in 5.0 - 10.0 metres off a long sandy beach backed by a huge salt water lagoon. Idyllic, but completely open to all winds from N round to SE although right at the N end of the beach is a bay with a hooked headland that gives protection from W-N-E. | + | | type= anchorage |
+ | | name=Cala Giunco | ||
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+ | | text= On the eastern side of the Santa Caterina peninsula, Cala Guinco is a wonderful site, where yachts can anchor in 5.0 - 10.0 metres off a long sandy beach backed by a huge salt water lagoon. Idyllic, but completely open to all winds from N round to SE although right at the N end of the beach is a bay with a hooked headland that gives protection from W-N-E. | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | ====Cala Pina=== | + | {{poi | lat= 39.16878| lon=9.5738 |
- | + | | type= anchorage | |
+ | | name=Cala Pina | ||
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+ | | text= This small anchorage is about 5 miles N of Cala Giunco. The water is exceptionally clear, anchor on sand in 4-5 metres. Open to E-S. There is a small holiday village behind the beach with a beach bar, space for perhaps 6-8 yachts. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Amenities== |
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- | + | |header|Facilities | |
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- | + | |Water| Water at all berths | |
- | Water | + | |Electricity| Electricity at all berths |
+ | |Toilets| At the [[#Marina de Villasimius|marina]] | ||
+ | |Showers| At the [[#Marina de Villasimius|marina]] | ||
+ | |Laundry| The [[#Marina de Villasimius|marina]] has a self-service laundry facility under the marina office. 2 x small machines + 1 x large + 2 x dryers | ||
+ | |Garbage| At the [[#Marina de Villasimius|marina]] | ||
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- | + | |Fuel| Fuel station at end of eastern breakwater (0800 - 2200) | |
- | + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
+ | |Chandlers| There is a small chandlery/fishing equipment/snorkels etc store in the [[#Marina de Villasimius|marina]] | ||
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+ | |Repairs| Boatyard in the [[#Marina de Villasimius|marina]]. Hauling out and winter storage for yachts up to 20 metres. Engine, mechanical and electrical repairs. GRP, steel and wood repairs. | ||
+ | |Internet| WiFi at the [[#Marina de Villasimius|marina]] | ||
+ | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
There is a mini-market in the campsite adjacent to the marina - a short walk along the beach from the marina to a car park, then about 150m on the left; or a long walk along the road and back into the campsite. | There is a mini-market in the campsite adjacent to the marina - a short walk along the beach from the marina to a car park, then about 150m on the left; or a long walk along the road and back into the campsite. | ||
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Both marina and campsite have bars & restaurants. | Both marina and campsite have bars & restaurants. | ||
- | ==== | + | ==Transportation== |
- | + | * Shuttle bus serving the local area, mostly aimed at hotels etc | |
+ | * ARST buses from Villasimius to Cagliari | ||
- | == | + | ==Tourism== |
- | The | + | The stroll across the peninsula to the saltwater lagoon on the east side is a must. There are also wonderful walks to the end of Punta Caterina, with spectacular views out over the sea to the Isola dei Cavoli. |
- | + | {{Image right| Villasimius2.jpg| The lagoon, Villasimius }} | |
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- | == | + | ==Friends== |
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Forums== |
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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* {{wikipedia}} | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
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- | ==References | + | ==References== |
- | ''See [[Italy#References | + | ''See [[Italy#References|Italy]]''. |
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* May 2004 -- [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | * May 2004 -- [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | ||
* August 2013 -- [[User:RobbieW|RobbieW]] [[File:Sailboat favicon.png]] [http://www.sailblogs.com/member/syspringdawn/ sySpringDawn] | * August 2013 -- [[User:RobbieW|RobbieW]] [[File:Sailboat favicon.png]] [http://www.sailblogs.com/member/syspringdawn/ sySpringDawn] | ||
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Villasimius
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Villasimius is a large, modern marina situated 12 miles east of Cagliari on the west side of Punta Santa Caterina, the extreme SE point of Sardinia. Since 1998 the area around Villasimius has been part of the Cabo Carbonara marine nature reserve. There are some wonderful beaches and a spectacular saltwater lagoon within easy reach of the marina.
Charts
See Sardinia.
Weather
See Italy - weather.
Passages
See Mediterranean.
Islands
- Isola dei Cavoli (at the southern end of Punta Caterina). Day anchorage only.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see Cruiser's Nets
No dangers in the approaches, but beware of the isolated rocky reef of Scoglio Santo Stefano if approaching from the south. The marina entrance is at the end of a long breakwater extending some 350 metres north from the shore. Entry is from the NE.
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina de Villasimius
The marina offers a total of over 700 berths on a combination of concrete quays and pontoons enclosed by breakwaters. Yachts of maximum length 50 metres can be accommodated. Maximum depth 6.5 metres. Water and electricity at all berths. WiFi. Slipway. Mobile (40T) and fixed cranes. Travel lift.
- [email protected]; Tel: +39 (70) 7978006; Fax: +39 (70) 797276; VHF channel 09
- Address: via degli Oleandri 10, localita Porto 09049 Villasimius, Sardinia, Italy
- Hours: 24 hrs
- Price list: For the latest prices see Price Listing.
Anchorages
Golfo di Carbonara
Many boats anchor in this area and stay here for a while. It offers very good anchorage and protection from the East wind. The water is very clear with a sandy bottom. Just move on the other side of the peninsula when the wind turns around.
Warning: In 2009, the local police/coast guard were fining yachts anchoring within a mile or so of the entrance to Villasimius marina, but they since have stopped this practice.Cala Giunco
Cala Pina
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | Water at all berths |
Electricity | Electricity at all berths |
Toilets | At the marina |
Showers | At the marina |
Laundry | The marina has a self-service laundry facility under the marina office. 2 x small machines + 1 x large + 2 x dryers |
Garbage | At the marina |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Fuel station at end of eastern breakwater (0800 - 2200) |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | There is a small chandlery/fishing equipment/snorkels etc store in the marina |
Services | |
Repairs | Boatyard in the marina. Hauling out and winter storage for yachts up to 20 metres. Engine, mechanical and electrical repairs. GRP, steel and wood repairs. |
Internet | WiFi at the marina |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
There is a mini-market in the campsite adjacent to the marina - a short walk along the beach from the marina to a car park, then about 150m on the left; or a long walk along the road and back into the campsite.
Eating out
Both marina and campsite have bars & restaurants.
Transportation
- Shuttle bus serving the local area, mostly aimed at hotels etc
- ARST buses from Villasimius to Cagliari
Tourism
The stroll across the peninsula to the saltwater lagoon on the east side is a must. There are also wonderful walks to the end of Punta Caterina, with spectacular views out over the sea to the Isola dei Cavoli.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Villasimius at the Wikipedia
References
See Italy.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Villasimius and this page's details validated:
- May 2004 -- Athene of Lymington
- August 2013 -- RobbieW sySpringDawn
- July 2016 -- Stephane & Veronique Esploristo
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