Acciaroli

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Acciaroli is a small harbour in Campania on the Tyrrhenian coast of Italy, about eight miles SE of Punta Licosa. Its main claim to fame is as a reputed occasional holiday retreat for the writer Ernest Hemingway in the years following World War II. The three pontoons in its small and busy harbour are operated by three separate concessionaires. Smaller yachts of up to 15 metres may find a berth here or on one of the quays. Shelter is good here from every direction except S.

Charts

British Admiralty

1908

Italian

914

11

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)

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

None.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Beware of the shallows in the approaches. One shoal patch is 350 metres SSE of the harbour entrance, the other 600 metres SE of the entrance. Approach is best made from NW, keeping close to the harbour breakwater and turning in at the last minute. A white statue of the Madonna on the end of the breakwater is conspicuous.

Berthing

There are a total of 300 berths in the harbour, on the quays and pontoons, of which 40 are ostensibly for yachts in transit. Berth wherever there is space on the quays or on one of the three pontoons. Maximum length 15 metres. Depths in the harbour range from 2.5 to 5.0 metres, the shallower water being at the northern end. Shelter in the harbour is moderately good in settled weather, but strong S/SE winds send in a swell.

June 2015 - we used the Transit berth near the outer end of the breakwater, free for 2 days. However, if you want to hook up to power and water, then it is Euro 50 (they base the charge on how long you are, so it's a form of berthing fee).

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

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Repairs/Yards

Travel lift (170 T). Mobile crane (50 T). Some engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Basic hull repairs. Divers.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station on the quay (0800 - 1300 and 1600 - 2000). Some water and electricity points around the harbour. June 2015 - Electricity and water points all along the breakwater side.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Not very much to detain you here for long, although the village is sleepily picturesque.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Good provisions shops in the village.

Eateries

Restaurants and pizzerias in the town.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

Bins around the harbour.

Transportation

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Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

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Links

• Acciaroli at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Italy.

Comments

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Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Acciaroli and this page's details validated:

• Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 17:31, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
• June/July 2015 S/v Common Sense

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