Villasimius
From CruisersWiki
m (→Charts) |
Istioploos (Talk | contribs) (Headings) |
||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
==Villasimius, Sardinia== | ==Villasimius, Sardinia== | ||
- | {| class="infobox bordered" style="width: | + | {| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;" |
|- | |- | ||
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''Click links for more information'' | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''Click links for more information'' | ||
Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center> | ! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center> | ||
| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=39.123667&lon=9.507333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Local chartlet] | | [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=39.123667&lon=9.507333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Local chartlet] | ||
- | | | + | |- |
- | + | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Villasimius.jpg|350px]]The marina at Villasimius - ''Click for larger view'' | |
- | [[Image:Villasimius.jpg| | + | |}{{TOCleft}} |
+ | |||
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 salt water lagoon within easy reach of the marina. | 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 salt water lagoon within easy reach of the marina. | ||
Line 21: | Line 22: | ||
==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
- | |||
* | * | ||
+ | * | ||
+ | |||
+ | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
- | ''See [[Italy]]''. | + | ''See [[Italy#Climate_.26_Weather|Italy]]''. |
==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and 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. | ||
- | ==Berthing | + | ==Berthing Options== |
- | Berthing in the marina only | + | Berthing in the marina only. |
- | = | + | ===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. Yachts of maximum length 50 metres can be accommodated. Maximum depth 6.5 metres. Water and electricity at all berths. Slipway. Mobile (40T) and fixed cranes. Travel lift. | 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. Slipway. Mobile (40T) and fixed cranes. Travel lift. | ||
- | + | Call Marina Villasimius on VHF channel 09 (0600 - 2200). Telephone: +39 (0)70 797137; [mailto:[email protected] E-mail]. | |
- | + | ||
+ | ===Anchorages=== | ||
+ | ====Cala Giunco==== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
<font color=red> '''Warning'''</font> - Do not anchor anywhere within maybe a mile or more of the entrance to Villasimius marina. In 2009 the local police/coast guard were fining yachts anchoring in this area. | <font color=red> '''Warning'''</font> - Do not anchor anywhere within maybe a mile or more of the entrance to Villasimius marina. In 2009 the local police/coast guard were fining yachts anchoring in this area. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
+ | * Isola dei Cavoli (at southern end of Punta Caterina). Day anchorage only. | ||
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
Line 57: | Line 61: | ||
Water and electricity at all berths. Fuel station at end of eastern breakwater (0800 - 2200). | Water and electricity at all berths. Fuel station at end of eastern breakwater (0800 - 2200). | ||
- | == | + | ==Things to do Ashore== |
- | ===Tourism=== | + | ====Tourism==== |
The stroll across the peninsula to the salt water 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. | The stroll across the peninsula to the salt water 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. | ||
- | |||
- | ===Laundry=== | + | [[Image:Villasimius2.jpg|thumb|345px|right|The lagoon, Villasimius<br />''Click for larger view'']] |
+ | |||
+ | ====Laundry==== | ||
* | * | ||
- | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | + | |
+ | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
* | * | ||
- | ===Eateries=== | + | |
+ | ====Eateries==== | ||
* | * | ||
- | ===Internet/WiFi=== | + | |
+ | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
Yes. | Yes. | ||
- | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | + | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== |
* | * | ||
+ | |||
===Garbage Disposal=== | ===Garbage Disposal=== | ||
Bins in the marina. | Bins in the marina. | ||
- | ===Transportation=== | + | ====Transportation==== |
Transportation (local and/or international) | Transportation (local and/or international) | ||
* | * | ||
+ | |||
==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | ||
* | * | ||
+ | |||
==Cruiser's Friends== | ==Cruiser's Friends== | ||
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. | ||
* | * | ||
+ | |||
==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
- | 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'') |
* | * | ||
+ | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Links to relevant websites. | Links to relevant websites. | ||
* | * | ||
+ | |||
==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
- | Publications | + | ''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''. |
==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
* | * | ||
- | ==== | + | |
+ | =====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
* | * | ||
- | {{ | + | {{Guide1}} |
- | <br/> | + | <br /> |
{|id="mp-right" width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" style="vertical-align:top; background:#fff5ee; border:1px solid #fa8072;" | {|id="mp-right" width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" style="vertical-align:top; background:#fff5ee; border:1px solid #fa8072;" | ||
! <h2 id="mp-itn-h2" style="margin:0; background:#ffe4e1; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #fa8072; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">[[image:SailorSmiley.gif]]Contributors to this page</h2> | ! <h2 id="mp-itn-h2" style="margin:0; background:#ffe4e1; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #fa8072; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">[[image:SailorSmiley.gif]]Contributors to this page</h2> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="color:#000;"|<small> | |style="color:#000;"|<small> | ||
- | '''Names''': [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | + | '''Names''': [[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] |
</small> | </small> | ||
|} | |} | ||
- | <br> | + | |
+ | <br /> | ||
{|id="mp-right" width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" style="vertical-align:top; background:#f5faff; border:1px solid #a3b0bf;" | {|id="mp-right" width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" style="vertical-align:top; background:#f5faff; border:1px solid #a3b0bf;" | ||
! <h2 id="mp-itn-h2" style="margin:0; background:#cedff2; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #a3b0bf; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Cruising Wiki Navigation</h2> | ! <h2 id="mp-itn-h2" style="margin:0; background:#cedff2; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #a3b0bf; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Cruising Wiki Navigation</h2> | ||
Line 120: | Line 136: | ||
|} | |} | ||
- | [[Category:Ports - Italy]] [[Category:Marinas - Italy]] | + | [[Category:Ports - Italy]] [[Category:Marinas - Italy]] [[Category:Islands - Italy]] [[Category:Anchorages - Italy]] |
Revision as of 22:39, 27 January 2013
Villasimius, Sardinia
Click links for more information | |
| 39°07.42′N, 09°30.44′E |
---|---|
| Photo gallery |
| Local chartlet |
The marina at Villasimius - Click for larger view |
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 salt water lagoon within easy reach of the marina.
Charts
See Sardinia.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
See Italy.
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 Options
Berthing in the marina only.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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. Slipway. Mobile (40T) and fixed cranes. Travel lift.
Call Marina Villasimius on VHF channel 09 (0600 - 2200). Telephone: +39 (0)70 797137; E-mail.
Anchorages
Cala Giunco
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.
Warning - Do not anchor anywhere within maybe a mile or more of the entrance to Villasimius marina. In 2009 the local police/coast guard were fining yachts anchoring in this area.
Offshore Islands and Groups
- Isola dei Cavoli (at southern end of Punta Caterina). Day anchorage only.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
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.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Water and electricity at all berths. Fuel station at end of eastern breakwater (0800 - 2200).
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The stroll across the peninsula to the salt water 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.
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Yes.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
Bins in the marina.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
See Italy.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
Contributors to this page |
---|
Names: Lighthouse, Athene of Lymington |
|
---|
| HOMEPAGE | Wiki Contents | Mediterranean | Italy | Sardinia | Villasimius | |