Salerno
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Salerno Port of Entry
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The city of Salerno lies at the head of the gulf of the same name on the Tyrrhenian coast of Italy, some 30 miles SE of Naples. Originally an Etruscan settlement, the town developed under the Romans with the construction of a road, the Via Popilia, connecting it with Rome and the settlements further south. By the 9th century AD the city had become the centre of an important principality and was already developing as a renowned centre of learning, its medical school being celebrated all over Europe. The city continued to grow under successive Norman, Hohenstaufen and Angevin rulers and by the unification of Italy in the 19th century had become a major industrial centre. The city suffered considerable damage in September 1943, when it was the focus of major Allied landings, Operation Avalanche, designed to push the Axis forces out of Italy. Today the city is a busy commercial port and, for cruising yachts, a useful spot to berth a vessel for visits to the attractions of Pompeii, Paestum, the Amalfi Coast and even the island of Capri. Yachts berth either in the Porto Nuovo, the commercial harbour, on the pontoons at the NW corner of the Porto Turistico just E of the commercial harbour, or (if there is space) in the cramped harbour of Porto Masuccio Salernitano at the eastern side of the Porto Turistico.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1908
- 908
- Italian
- 914
- 10
- 110
- 96
Weather
Winds along the Tyrrhenian Coast of Italy are generally light in the summer months. The most notable feature is a SW sea breeze 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 (computerized 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)
Passages
See Mediterranean.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The apartment blocks and other buildings of the city are visible from a considerable distance. Closer in, the long breakwater of Molo di Levante will be seen; the Porto Nuovo lies to the W of the mole between it and the shorter Molo di Ponente and is entered from WSW; the Porto Turistico lies to the E of Molo di Levante and is tucked into the top NW corner round the ‘elbow’ of Molo di Levante.
Entrance
Salerno is a port of entry for Italy. For details see Entrance: Italy.
Berthing
Porto Nuovo di Salerno
Porto Nuovo contains a series of pontoons situated at the NE corner of the commercial harbour. The pontoons are operated by seven separate concessionaires providing a total of over 1,000 berths, of which 117 are supposedly for yachts in transit (though don’t count on it during the season). Depths at the pontoons vary from 2.0 to 5.0 metres. It is basically a question here of approaching the pontoons and trying to negotiate a berth. Shelter is good except in strong southerlies, which send in an uncomfortable swell. No toilets or showers.
- Address: XX@XXX; Tel: +39 (339) 843 2719; Fax: +39 (089) 251 450; VHF channel 08
Porto Turistico di Salerno
Masuccio Salernitano
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina D'Arechi
1000 berths, Max length 130 m. 220 T travelift. Visitor berths on inner jetty (approx. 2m high), stern-to laid mooring - a passarelle or gangway is essential. All facilities, fuel, pump-out, WiFi, laundry, good security, bar and restaurant, patisserie, shops. Ten minute walk to station, 20 mins to chandlers and supermarket. Free bicycles.
- [email protected]; Tel: +39 (089) 278 8801; Fax: +39 (089) 842 4484; VHF channel 74
- Address: Via Generale Salvador Allende, 84131 Salerno, Italy
Anchorages
Vietri Sul Mare
E of Commercial Harbour
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | In Marina D'Arechi, Porto Nuovo, Masuccio Salernitano, and Porto Turistico |
Electricity | In Marina D'Arechi, Porto Nuovo, Masuccio Salernitano, and Porto Turistico |
Toilets | Toilets at the Lega Navale clubhouse in Masuccio Salernitano and Marina D'Arechi |
Showers | Showers at the Lega Navale clubhouse in Masuccio Salernitano and Marina D'Arechi |
Laundry | In Marina D'Arechi |
Garbage | Bins around the harbours |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Fuel station in the Porto Masuccio Salernitano at the eastern end of the Porto Turistico (0800 - 1900) |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | 20 mins walk from Marina D'Arechi |
Services | |
Repairs |
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Internet | WiFi in Marina D'Arechi |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals |
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Provisioning
- Excellent provisions shops in the town
- Supermarket 20 mins walk from Marina D'Arechi
Eating out
- Numerous restaurants, pizzerias and bars near the harbour
- Bar and restaurant, a patisserie in Marina D'Arechi
Transportation
- Hourly buses and trains to Paestum
- Trains and buses to Rome and Naples
- Local Sita Sud buses to Amalfi, Positano and Ravello. Tickets available from inside the Train Station. The bus terminus is at the train station.
- Ferries to Capri, Ischia, Amalfi and Positano.
Tourism
Salerno itself has few attractions, other than a pretty if a somewhat decrepit mediaeval quarter. However, the city’s good transport links and car rental outlets make it an ideal spot to base yourself for exploring the surrounding attractions of Pompeii, Paestum (with its three wonderful Greek temples and fascinating museum) and even the island of Capri, to which there is a ferry and hydrofoil service.
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
References
See Italy.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Salerno and this page's details validated:
- August 2003 --Athene of Lymington 14:58, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
- May 2015 --Life Part 2
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