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- | | image= Castelsardo.jpg | + | | lat= 40.91444| lon=8.70237 |
- | | imagetext= Castelsardo | + | | name= Castelsardo |
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- | Castelsardo ([[Sardinia]], [[Italy]]) is located on the NW coast of the island. It was founded by the Genoese in the 12th century and the castle and medieval street layout date from this period. | + | | zoom= 14 |
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+ | | image= Castelsardo KW 2016 20 003.jpg | ||
+ | | imagetext= Castelsardo and the marina | ||
+ | | summary= Castelsardo ([[Sardinia]], [[Italy]]) is located on the NW coast of the island. It was founded by the Genoese in the 12th century and the castle and medieval street layout date from this period. | ||
Its conspicuous Cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate dates from the 17th century. The town is known as a centre of basket-weaving as well as hosting a small fishing fleet. | Its conspicuous Cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate dates from the 17th century. The town is known as a centre of basket-weaving as well as hosting a small fishing fleet. | ||
The marina of Castelsardo is about a mile SW of the town. | The marina of Castelsardo is about a mile SW of the town. | ||
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+ | }} | ||
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
''See [[Sardinia#Charts|Sardinia]]''. | ''See [[Sardinia#Charts|Sardinia]]''. | ||
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
- | ''See [[ | + | ''See [[Sardinia#Weather|Sardinia - weather]]''. |
==Passages== | ==Passages== | ||
- | + | ;North East | |
- | * | + | * [[Isola Rossa]] -- 8 nm |
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+ | ;West | ||
+ | * [[Asinara island]] | ||
+ | * [[Stintino]] | ||
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+ | ;South West | ||
+ | * [[Porto Torres]] | ||
==Islands== | ==Islands== | ||
- | + | {{danger}} '''Isolotto Molino''', a low rocky islet [http://www.sassarinotizie.com/articolo-14667-barca_si_incaglia_sull_isolotto_molino_spettacolare_incidente_a_castelsardo.aspx], is in a couple of cables NW below the castle. | |
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+ | ==Communication== | ||
+ | Call on channel 16 or telephone harbour office: {{phone|39|79|471 339}}. | ||
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+ | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
+ | {{Image right|Castelsardo from NW.jpg|Castelsardo from NW}} | ||
The town of Castelsardo with its castle is conspicuous on a headland to the NE of the marina. Entry to the marina is difficult in strong N/NW winds, when there is a considerable swell in the entrance. | The town of Castelsardo with its castle is conspicuous on a headland to the NE of the marina. Entry to the marina is difficult in strong N/NW winds, when there is a considerable swell in the entrance. | ||
- | + | {{danger}} There are some rocky outcrops near the shore just at the marina entrance (across the outer mole). | |
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- | ==Berthing | + | ==Berthing== |
- | + | Tourist yachts go to the marina. | |
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | [[Porto di Castelsardo]] | + | {{poi | lat= 40.91338| lon=8.70038 |
- | + | | type= marina | |
- | + | | name= [[Porto di Castelsardo]] | |
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+ | | imagetext= The marina of Castelsardo, is situated about 2km SW of the town. Maximum length 30.0 metres; maximum draft 4.5 metres. The marina has a total of 400 berths on pontoons. Water and electricity at all berths. Fuel station. 50 t launch and tow lift, 10 t mobile crane. Laundry. Supermarket. Bus to town. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ==Anchorages== | ||
None | None | ||
- | == | + | ==Amenities== |
- | + | {{tlist | |
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- | + | |header|Facilities | |
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- | + | |Water|In the marina | |
- | + | |Electricity|In the marina | |
+ | |Toilets|In the marina | ||
+ | |Showers|In the marina | ||
+ | |Laundry|In the marina | ||
+ | |Garbage|Bins in the marina | ||
- | + | |header|Supplies | |
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- | + | |Fuel| | |
- | + | |Bottled gas| | |
- | + | |Chandlers| Chandlery in the marina | |
- | + | |header|Services | |
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- | + | |Repairs| | |
- | + | |Internet| | |
+ | |Mobile connectivity| | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| Europcar in the marina | ||
+ | |Health| | ||
- | + | }} | |
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- | ==== | + | ==Provisioning== |
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- | ==== | + | :{{mark |
- | + | |lat=40.912150|lon=8.700904 | |
+ | |type=provisions | ||
+ | |name=Superconcas | ||
+ | |url=http://www.superconcas.it/contatti/superconcas-castelsardo/ | ||
+ | |text= A large supermarket at the marina. (Mo-Su 08:00-20:00). | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | ==== | + | Other provisions in the town, 2km away. |
- | * Local bus to marina ( | + | |
+ | ==Eating out== | ||
+ | Numerous restaurants and pizzerias in the town. | ||
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+ | ==Transportation== | ||
+ | * [http://www.autobusnoleggiospina.it/ Local bus] to marina (inquire at the marina reception for schedules) | ||
* Buses to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sassari Sassari] [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Sassari], [[Porto Torres]], [[Santa Teresa Gallura]]. For schedules look [http://www.arstspa.info/c.html here]. | * Buses to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sassari Sassari] [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Sassari], [[Porto Torres]], [[Santa Teresa Gallura]]. For schedules look [http://www.arstspa.info/c.html here]. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Tourism== |
+ | The village of Castelsardo is a 2km walk from the marina and is worth the effort (otherwise take a bus!). The mediaeval, walled village is perched on a steep hill, with narrow, cobbled and pedestrianised streets. The cathedral has some interesting exhibits in the crypt, including several paintings by the 15th century unknown 'Master of Castelsardo'. The Church of Santa Maria in the centre of the village contains an unusual, 14th century Crucifix known as the “Black Christ”. | ||
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+ | ==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. | ||
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- | == | + | ==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'') | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* {{wikipedia}} | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
- | * [http://www.castelsardoturismo.it/en tourist portal of Castelsardo] | + | * {{wikivoyage}} |
+ | * A [http://www.castelsardoturismo.it/en tourist portal of Castelsardo] | ||
* [http://www.italyheaven.co.uk/sardinia/castelsardo.html Castelsardo] at www.italyheaven.co.uk | * [http://www.italyheaven.co.uk/sardinia/castelsardo.html Castelsardo] at www.italyheaven.co.uk | ||
- | ==References | + | ==References== |
''Also see [[Italy#References_&_Publications|Italy]]''. | ''Also see [[Italy#References_&_Publications|Italy]]''. | ||
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- | {{Comments | + | {{Comments}} |
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{{Verified by}} | {{Verified by}} | ||
- | + | * May 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] | |
- | * May 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] | + | * September 2017 --[[User:Vadim|Vadim]] |
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{{Page useable}} | {{Page useable}} | ||
- | {{contributors|[[User:atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]], [[User: | + | {{contributors|[[User:atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]], [[User:Vadim|Vadim]]}} |
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+ | [[Category:Ports - Italy]] |
Latest revision as of 15:11, 11 May 2018
Castelsardo
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Castelsardo (Sardinia, Italy) is located on the NW coast of the island. It was founded by the Genoese in the 12th century and the castle and medieval street layout date from this period.
Its conspicuous Cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate dates from the 17th century. The town is known as a centre of basket-weaving as well as hosting a small fishing fleet.
The marina of Castelsardo is about a mile SW of the town.
Charts
See Sardinia.
Weather
See Sardinia - weather.
Passages
- North East
- Isola Rossa -- 8 nm
- West
- South West
Islands
Danger: Isolotto Molino, a low rocky islet [1], is in a couple of cables NW below the castle.
Communication
Call on channel 16 or telephone harbour office: +39 (79) 471 339.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The town of Castelsardo with its castle is conspicuous on a headland to the NE of the marina. Entry to the marina is difficult in strong N/NW winds, when there is a considerable swell in the entrance.
Danger: There are some rocky outcrops near the shore just at the marina entrance (across the outer mole).
Berthing
Tourist yachts go to the marina.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
None
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | In the marina |
Electricity | In the marina |
Toilets | In the marina |
Showers | In the marina |
Laundry | In the marina |
Garbage | Bins in the marina |
Supplies | |
Fuel | |
Bottled gas | |
Chandlers | Chandlery in the marina |
Services | |
Repairs | |
Internet | |
Mobile connectivity | |
Vehicle rentals | Europcar in the marina |
Health |
Provisioning
- Superconcas [[Castelsardo#Superconcas|Superconcas]] 40°54.729'N, 008°42.054'E A large supermarket at the marina. (Mo-Su 08:00-20:00).
Other provisions in the town, 2km away.
Eating out
Numerous restaurants and pizzerias in the town.
Transportation
- Local bus to marina (inquire at the marina reception for schedules)
- Buses to Sassari [2], Porto Torres, Santa Teresa Gallura. For schedules look here.
Tourism
The village of Castelsardo is a 2km walk from the marina and is worth the effort (otherwise take a bus!). The mediaeval, walled village is perched on a steep hill, with narrow, cobbled and pedestrianised streets. The cathedral has some interesting exhibits in the crypt, including several paintings by the 15th century unknown 'Master of Castelsardo'. The Church of Santa Maria in the centre of the village contains an unusual, 14th century Crucifix known as the “Black Christ”.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Castelsardo at the Wikipedia
- Castelsardo at the Wikivoyage
- A tourist portal of Castelsardo
- Castelsardo at www.italyheaven.co.uk
References
Also see Italy.
Comments
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- May 2003 --Atheneoflymington
- September 2017 --Vadim
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