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== Agropoli, Italy ==
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:AgropoliHarbour.jpg|350px]]The harbour of Agropoli from N - ''Click for larger view''
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The town and port of Agropoli lie on the Tyrrhenian coast of [[Italy]] some 27 miles SSE of [[Salerno]] and six miles S of the World Heritage Site of Paestum.  The town developed during the late Roman period, largely due to the silting up of the ancient Greek harbour of Poseidonia (subsequently renamed Paestum by the Romans).  The site was originally fortified as a harbour by the Byzantines in the 6th century AD.  The naturally well-protected town passed through a succession of hands (including Saracens from North Africa) until Italian unification in the 19th century.  Today its small harbour is a useful port of call for cruising yachts wishing to visit the ruins of Paestum.
The town and port of Agropoli lie on the Tyrrhenian coast of [[Italy]] some 27 miles SSE of [[Salerno]] and six miles S of the World Heritage Site of Paestum.  The town developed during the late Roman period, largely due to the silting up of the ancient Greek harbour of Poseidonia (subsequently renamed Paestum by the Romans).  The site was originally fortified as a harbour by the Byzantines in the 6th century AD.  The naturally well-protected town passed through a succession of hands (including Saracens from North Africa) until Italian unification in the 19th century.  Today its small harbour is a useful port of call for cruising yachts wishing to visit the ruins of Paestum.
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==Local Weather==
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Winds along the Tyrrhenian Coast of Italy are generally light in the summer months. The most notable feature is a SW seabreeze that kicks in in late morning and blows at little more than Force 2 - 4 until the evening.  Thundery conditions are not infrequent during early Spring and Autumn, and associated winds can sometimes reach gale force and kick up a substantial sea. In winter, gales can blow from both NW and S and entry to and exit from some of the harbours along the coast can become hazardous.
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Sources for weather information:
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* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation
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* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
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* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari ([[Sardinia]])
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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* British Admiralty 1908, 908
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* Italian charts 914, 10
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==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
 
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==Local Weather==
 
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Winds along the Tyrrhenian Coast of Italy are generally light in the summer months. The most notable feature is a SW seabreeze that kicks in in late morning and blows at little more than Force 2 - 4 until the evening.  Thundery conditions are not infrequent during early Spring and Autumn, and associated winds can sometimes reach gale force and kick up a substantial sea. In winter, gales can blow from both NW and S and entry to and exit from some of the harbours along the coast can become hazardous.
 
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* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
 
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* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16.
 
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* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]).
 
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==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
The harbour of Agropoli lies immediately W of a high bluff on which the old town is built.  An old lighthouse atop a square crenellated tower is conspicuous half a mile ENE of the entrance.  The harbour is entered from NE.
The harbour of Agropoli lies immediately W of a high bluff on which the old town is built.  An old lighthouse atop a square crenellated tower is conspicuous half a mile ENE of the entrance.  The harbour is entered from NE.
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Five pontoons have been laid out from the harbour mole in depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres and a further eight from the quay along the shore in depths of 1.0 - 3.0 metres.  The pontoons are effectively reserved for private berthholders and members of the Italian Lega Navale.  The transit berths are at the end of the breakwater, where you will need to anchor moor stern or bows-to the quay.  There is space for up to 15 yachts here, maximum length 50 metres.  Shelter is reasonably good in all winds except NE.
Five pontoons have been laid out from the harbour mole in depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres and a further eight from the quay along the shore in depths of 1.0 - 3.0 metres.  The pontoons are effectively reserved for private berthholders and members of the Italian Lega Navale.  The transit berths are at the end of the breakwater, where you will need to anchor moor stern or bows-to the quay.  There is space for up to 15 yachts here, maximum length 50 metres.  Shelter is reasonably good in all winds except NE.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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==Anchorages==
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===Anchorages===
None.  Anchoring in or near the harbour is forbidden.
None.  Anchoring in or near the harbour is forbidden.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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None.
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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Fuel station on the quay (0800 - 2000).  Some water and electrical points.
Fuel station on the quay (0800 - 2000).  Some water and electrical points.
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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==Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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====Tourism====
The mediaeval old town, full of steep, narrow alleys, is fun to explore.  At the top is the town’s castle, constructed in the 16th century on Byzantine foundations.  There are some pleasant walks along the coast, with views as far as Vesuvius on a clear day.  But the chief attraction of Agropoli is the nearby site of Paestum six miles to the north, with its superb 5th and 6th century BC temples and excellent museum containing fascinating tomb paintings from the late Lucanian civilisation, including the well-known ‘Tomb of the Diver’ featuring a symbolic ‘dive’ into the afterlife, and several carved metopes from the Temple of Hera.
The mediaeval old town, full of steep, narrow alleys, is fun to explore.  At the top is the town’s castle, constructed in the 16th century on Byzantine foundations.  There are some pleasant walks along the coast, with views as far as Vesuvius on a clear day.  But the chief attraction of Agropoli is the nearby site of Paestum six miles to the north, with its superb 5th and 6th century BC temples and excellent museum containing fascinating tomb paintings from the late Lucanian civilisation, including the well-known ‘Tomb of the Diver’ featuring a symbolic ‘dive’ into the afterlife, and several carved metopes from the Temple of Hera.
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Image:AgropoliGate.jpg|Entrance to old town, Agropoli
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Image:PaestumApollo.jpg|Temple of Apollo, Paestum (5th century BC)
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Image:AgropoliGate.jpg|Entrance to old town, Agropoli<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:PaestumAthena.jpg|Temple of Athena, Paestum (6th century BC)
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Image:PaestumApollo.jpg|Temple of Apollo, Paestum (5th century BC)<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:PaestumHera.jpg|Temple of Hera, Paestum (6th century BC)
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Image:PaestumAthena.jpg|Temple of Athena, Paestum (6th century BC)<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:PaestumHera.jpg|Temple of Hera, Paestum (6th century BC)<br />''Click for larger view''
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
* Supermarket and other shops up in the town.
* Supermarket and other shops up in the town.
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* Bars and restaurants up in the town.
* Bars and restaurants up in the town.
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===Internet/WiFi===
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===Garbage Disposal===
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Bins near the harbour.
Bins near the harbour.
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====Transportation====
Transportation (local and/or international)
Transportation (local and/or international)
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
==Routes/Passages To/From==
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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==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.
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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
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''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''.
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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====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'':
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:14, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:14, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
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Agropoli, Italy

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 40°21.3′N, 14°59′E
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 Local chartlet
AgropoliHarbour.jpgThe harbour of Agropoli from N - Click for larger view

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The town and port of Agropoli lie on the Tyrrhenian coast of Italy some 27 miles SSE of Salerno and six miles S of the World Heritage Site of Paestum. The town developed during the late Roman period, largely due to the silting up of the ancient Greek harbour of Poseidonia (subsequently renamed Paestum by the Romans). The site was originally fortified as a harbour by the Byzantines in the 6th century AD. The naturally well-protected town passed through a succession of hands (including Saracens from North Africa) until Italian unification in the 19th century. Today its small harbour is a useful port of call for cruising yachts wishing to visit the ruins of Paestum.

Local Weather

Winds along the Tyrrhenian Coast of Italy are generally light in the summer months. The most notable feature is a SW seabreeze that kicks in in late morning and blows at little more than Force 2 - 4 until the evening. Thundery conditions are not infrequent during early Spring and Autumn, and associated winds can sometimes reach gale force and kick up a substantial sea. In winter, gales can blow from both NW and S and entry to and exit from some of the harbours along the coast can become hazardous.

Sources for weather information:

  • There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation
  • The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
  • Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari (Sardinia)

Charts

British Admiralty
1908
908
Italian
914
10

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

The harbour of Agropoli lies immediately W of a high bluff on which the old town is built. An old lighthouse atop a square crenellated tower is conspicuous half a mile ENE of the entrance. The harbour is entered from NE.

Berthing options

Five pontoons have been laid out from the harbour mole in depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres and a further eight from the quay along the shore in depths of 1.0 - 3.0 metres. The pontoons are effectively reserved for private berthholders and members of the Italian Lega Navale. The transit berths are at the end of the breakwater, where you will need to anchor moor stern or bows-to the quay. There is space for up to 15 yachts here, maximum length 50 metres. Shelter is reasonably good in all winds except NE.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None. Anchoring in or near the harbour is forbidden.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Fixed (30 T) and mobile (10 T) cranes. Some basic repairs. Divers.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station on the quay (0800 - 2000). Some water and electrical points.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The mediaeval old town, full of steep, narrow alleys, is fun to explore. At the top is the town’s castle, constructed in the 16th century on Byzantine foundations. There are some pleasant walks along the coast, with views as far as Vesuvius on a clear day. But the chief attraction of Agropoli is the nearby site of Paestum six miles to the north, with its superb 5th and 6th century BC temples and excellent museum containing fascinating tomb paintings from the late Lucanian civilisation, including the well-known ‘Tomb of the Diver’ featuring a symbolic ‘dive’ into the afterlife, and several carved metopes from the Temple of Hera.

Entrance to old town, Agropoli
Click for larger view

Temple of Apollo, Paestum (5th century BC)
Click for larger view

Temple of Athena, Paestum (6th century BC)
Click for larger view

Temple of Hera, Paestum (6th century BC)
Click for larger view

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Supermarket and other shops up in the town.

Eateries

  • Bars and restaurants up in the town.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

Bins near the harbour.

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:

  • Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 16:14, 16 December 2010 (UTC)


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