Palau, Sardinia
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Palau, Sardinia
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Palau is a small harbour on the NE coast of Sardinia, some five miles NNW of Cannigione and immediately opposite the Maddalena group, for which it is the main ferry port. The harbour contain a secure marina, Porto Turistico, with around 400 berths for yachts of up to 18.0 metres. It is a good base for planning a visit to the national park of the Maddalena Islands and for exploring some of the impressive Nuraghic remains around Arzachena.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1992 - 1:300,000 Portovecchio to Arbatax including Bonifacio Strait
- 1213 - 1:50.000 Bonifacio Strait
- Imray
- M8 - 1:255,000 North Sardegna
Weather
The harbour offers good all-round shelter from all directions except NE, from which direction it is partly protected by the Maddalena Islands. Gusts are possible from any direction in the approaches in view of the high land to either side.
Islands
The main islands of the Maddalena group, Isola Caprera, Isola Santo Stefano and Isola La Maddalena, lie under a mile to the NE.
The entrance to the harbour is to the S of a large ferry quay, which is also used by naval vessels, and will not be seen until almost past the harbour if approaching from N. The entrance is approached from SE, when the mast of yachts on the marina pontoons will be visible.
Note: Beware of ferries arriving and departing at speed.
Berthing Yachts berth at the municipal marina, Porto Turistico, which provides 400 berths for yachts of up to 18.0 metres and draft of up to 3.5 metres. See separate Wiki page for details.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
See Porto Turistico.
Anchorages
Palau buoy field
Just SE entrance to the marina. When the marina is full the yachts are sent to moor there. Note: anchorage in the bay is not allowed.
The buoy field is operated by the marina. A dinghy doc is located at the port side of the entrance to the marina.Rada di Mezzo Schifo
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Yard with full range of engine and electrical repairs. Travel lift (60T). Diver available.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station on the quay (0700 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Palau is a secure spot to leave your yacht for a tour of some of the interesting Nuraghic remains for which the Arzachena area is renowned, especially the fortified dwelling of Nuraghe Malchittu, with its unusual passage construction; the ‘giants’ tombs’ of Coddu Ecchiu and Li Lolghi and the necropolis of I’Muri (which features Neolithic box tombs with concentric circles and stelae). Other locations worth visiting include the village of Luogosanto, nestling on top of a mountain, and the impressively sited village of Aggius, wedged between huge piles of solid granite. From there, one can continue through the Valle della Luna, an amazing gorge flanked by massive pillars of solid granite.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Supermarket and provisions shops in the town.
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
In the marina.
Laundry
In the marina.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Car and motorbike rentals in the town.
Garbage Disposal
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)
Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
See Italy.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Palau, Sardinia and this page's details validated:
- February 2016 Compiled from web research; please update if you visit --Atheneoflymington
- September 2012 --Vadim
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