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== Portorosa, Sicily, Italy == | == Portorosa, Sicily, Italy == | ||
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Portorosa is a large, purpose-built leisure development and marina lying around 24 miles E of [[Capo d'Orlando]] and 12 miles SW of Capo di Milazzo in [[Sicily]]. It provides every conceivable leisure facility, including a luxury hotel, restaurants and bars and can also undertake a range of yacht repairs. | Portorosa is a large, purpose-built leisure development and marina lying around 24 miles E of [[Capo d'Orlando]] and 12 miles SW of Capo di Milazzo in [[Sicily]]. It provides every conceivable leisure facility, including a luxury hotel, restaurants and bars and can also undertake a range of yacht repairs. | ||
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
| - | + | ; British Admiralty | |
| - | + | : 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito | |
| + | : 172 - Isole Eolie | ||
| + | ; Italian | ||
| + | : 916 | ||
==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
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| + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
| - | The prevailing | + | The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days. |
Sources for weather forecasts: | Sources for weather forecasts: | ||
| - | * There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation. | + | * 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 | + | * 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 Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]). | + | * Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]). |
==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
Portorosa lies in the centre of a low, sandy bay running from Capo Tindari round to Capo Milazzo. The extensive complex of apartments and hotels is visible for some distance off. The harbour is entered from NE. With strong NE winds, caution should be exercised, as depths in the entrance are little more than 2.5 metres and could be dangerous with any swell. | Portorosa lies in the centre of a low, sandy bay running from Capo Tindari round to Capo Milazzo. The extensive complex of apartments and hotels is visible for some distance off. The harbour is entered from NE. With strong NE winds, caution should be exercised, as depths in the entrance are little more than 2.5 metres and could be dangerous with any swell. | ||
| - | ==Berthing | + | ==Berthing Options== |
Call '''Portorosa Marina''' on VHF channel 09. For advance reservations, [mailto:[email protected] Email]. Telephone: +39 0941 874560. [http://www.marinadiportorosa.com Website]. Vessels with draught over 2.5 metres should call on VHF and wait for a marina RIB to guide them in. The marina office is immediately to starboard once through the entrance. The marina provides a total of 700 berths around the inner basins, all on laid moorings. Maximum length 35.0 metres. Depths in the basins range from 2.5 to 3.0 metres. Toilets and showers. Water and electricity at all berths. Typical daily berthing cost for up to 15 metre yacht: Euros 99 (15 June to 15 September); Euros 81 (15 April to 14 June); Euros 48 (1 November to 14 April). | Call '''Portorosa Marina''' on VHF channel 09. For advance reservations, [mailto:[email protected] Email]. Telephone: +39 0941 874560. [http://www.marinadiportorosa.com Website]. Vessels with draught over 2.5 metres should call on VHF and wait for a marina RIB to guide them in. The marina office is immediately to starboard once through the entrance. The marina provides a total of 700 berths around the inner basins, all on laid moorings. Maximum length 35.0 metres. Depths in the basins range from 2.5 to 3.0 metres. Toilets and showers. Water and electricity at all berths. Typical daily berthing cost for up to 15 metre yacht: Euros 99 (15 June to 15 September); Euros 81 (15 April to 14 June); Euros 48 (1 November to 14 April). | ||
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| + | None. | ||
==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
* [[Aeolian Islands]] | * [[Aeolian Islands]] | ||
* [[Ustica]] | * [[Ustica]] | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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Fuel station on the quay to W of the entrance. Water and electricity at all berths. | Fuel station on the quay to W of the entrance. Water and electricity at all berths. | ||
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| - | ===Tourism=== | + | ====Tourism==== |
Portorosa is a useful base to leave a yacht to explore the hinterland of Sicily, or even to take a ferry to the Aeolian Islands if the outlook is unsettled. | Portorosa is a useful base to leave a yacht to explore the hinterland of Sicily, or even to take a ferry to the Aeolian Islands if the outlook is unsettled. | ||
| - | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | + | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== |
* Minimarket in the marina. | * Minimarket in the marina. | ||
| - | ===Eateries=== | + | ====Eateries==== |
| - | + | Several restaurants and bars within the complex. | |
| - | ===Internet/WiFi=== | + | ====Internet/WiFi==== |
Yes. | Yes. | ||
| - | ===Laundry=== | + | ====Laundry==== |
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| - | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | + | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== |
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| - | ===Garbage Disposal=== | + | ====Garbage Disposal==== |
Bins on the mole. | Bins on the mole. | ||
| - | ===Transportation=== | + | ====Transportation==== |
| - | + | Small ferries to [[Aeolian Islands]]. | |
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==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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==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'') |
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==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
| - | Publications | + | ''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''. |
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| + | ==Personal Notes== | ||
| + | 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'': | ||
* Information compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 14:43, 17 November 2010 (UTC) | * Information compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 14:43, 17 November 2010 (UTC) | ||
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Portorosa, Sicily, Italy
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Portorosa is a large, purpose-built leisure development and marina lying around 24 miles E of Capo d'Orlando and 12 miles SW of Capo di Milazzo in Sicily. It provides every conceivable leisure facility, including a luxury hotel, restaurants and bars and can also undertake a range of yacht repairs.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito
- 172 - Isole Eolie
- Italian
- 916
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the gregale is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.
Sources for weather forecasts:
- 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 Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily).
Portorosa lies in the centre of a low, sandy bay running from Capo Tindari round to Capo Milazzo. The extensive complex of apartments and hotels is visible for some distance off. The harbour is entered from NE. With strong NE winds, caution should be exercised, as depths in the entrance are little more than 2.5 metres and could be dangerous with any swell.
Berthing Options
Call Portorosa Marina on VHF channel 09. For advance reservations, Email. Telephone: +39 0941 874560. Website. Vessels with draught over 2.5 metres should call on VHF and wait for a marina RIB to guide them in. The marina office is immediately to starboard once through the entrance. The marina provides a total of 700 berths around the inner basins, all on laid moorings. Maximum length 35.0 metres. Depths in the basins range from 2.5 to 3.0 metres. Toilets and showers. Water and electricity at all berths. Typical daily berthing cost for up to 15 metre yacht: Euros 99 (15 June to 15 September); Euros 81 (15 April to 14 June); Euros 48 (1 November to 14 April).
Anchorages
None.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Boatyard: Bazia Portorosa Cantiere Navale (telephone: +39 0941 874210). Travel lift (70 T). Outdoor storage. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood, fiberglass and steel repairs. Sail repairs. Winter maintenance. Chandlery.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station on the quay to W of the entrance. Water and electricity at all berths.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Portorosa is a useful base to leave a yacht to explore the hinterland of Sicily, or even to take a ferry to the Aeolian Islands if the outlook is unsettled.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Minimarket in the marina.
Eateries
Several restaurants and bars within the complex.
Internet/WiFi
Yes.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
Bins on the mole.
Transportation
Small ferries to Aeolian Islands.
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:
- Information compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 14:43, 17 November 2010 (UTC)
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