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{{TOCleft}}Founded at the beginning of the 12th century by the Genoese, Alghero fell under Spanish rule in 1353 and expanded due to an influx of Catalan colonists from the 14th to the early 18th centuries, when it fell under Italian influence and Italian replaced Catalan as the official language.  A variant of Catalan is widely spoken in Alghero even today and the town retains many architectural traces of its Italian past.  Bombed extensively during World War II, Alghero was rebuilt after the end of hostilities and has blossomed into a flourishing tourist resort.  For yachtsmen Alghero's principal attraction is its sheltered harbour, which offers a safe place to leave a yacht to explore the surrounding attractions of the Grotta di Nettuno and the Nuraghic remains of Palmavera.  The Port of Alghero manages two quays with spaces for visiting yachts, the Banchina Dogana and Banchina Sanita, which can accommodate vessels up to 50 metres.  Alternatively there is the new Marina di Sant Elmo at the southern end of the harbour.
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Founded at the beginning of the 12th century by the Genoese, Alghero fell under Spanish rule in 1353 and expanded due to an influx of Catalan colonists from the 14th to the early 18th centuries, when it fell under Italian influence and Italian replaced Catalan as the official language.  A variant of Catalan is widely spoken in Alghero even today and the town retains many architectural traces of its Italian past.  Bombed extensively during World War II, Alghero was rebuilt after the end of hostilities and has blossomed into a flourishing tourist resort.  For yachtsmen Alghero's principal attraction is its sheltered harbour, which offers a safe place to leave a yacht to explore the surrounding attractions of the Grotta di Nettuno and the Nuraghic remains of Palmavera.  The Port of Alghero manages two quays with spaces for visiting yachts, the Banchina Dogana and Banchina Sanita, which can accommodate vessels up to 50 metres.  Alternatively there is the new Marina di Sant Elmo at the southern end of the harbour.
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==Charts==
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===Charts===
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[[Image:Algheromap.png|300px|thumb|right|Alghero harbour]]
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===Radio Nets===
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==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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Submit details of local radio Nets.
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===Approach===
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==Approach==
The entrance is reportedly potentially tricky in strong winds from SW round to N.   
The entrance is reportedly potentially tricky in strong winds from SW round to N.   
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===Check-in facilities===
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==Check-in facilities==
Call on channel 9 for Marina di Sant Elmo or telephone: +39 (0)79980829; [mailto:[email protected] Email]. The Port Authority operates an inflatable boat during high season which meets visiting yachts at the entrance and guides them to a berth.
Call on channel 9 for Marina di Sant Elmo or telephone: +39 (0)79980829; [mailto:[email protected] Email]. The Port Authority operates an inflatable boat during high season which meets visiting yachts at the entrance and guides them to a berth.
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===Weather===
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==Weather==
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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* '''The Marina di St Elmo''' is a new yacht marina offering 100 berths for yachts up to 60m overall length and draught of up to 4.5m.  Yachts moor bow or stern-to floating pontoons, using mooring lines provided.  Electricity and water via a code-activated terminal point.  WCs and showers.  Laundry.  Fuel station.  Mobile 20T crane available via the Alghero Sailing Club, which also has a small yard.
* '''The Marina di St Elmo''' is a new yacht marina offering 100 berths for yachts up to 60m overall length and draught of up to 4.5m.  Yachts moor bow or stern-to floating pontoons, using mooring lines provided.  Electricity and water via a code-activated terminal point.  WCs and showers.  Laundry.  Fuel station.  Mobile 20T crane available via the Alghero Sailing Club, which also has a small yard.
* The Port of Alghero quays have 30 transit berths with water and electricity, WCs and showers at 50m from the city center. They also offer a laundry service and all this at half the price of St Elmo. The quay is open to the public. They operate on VHF 9 call for consortio for mooring assistance.
* The Port of Alghero quays have 30 transit berths with water and electricity, WCs and showers at 50m from the city center. They also offer a laundry service and all this at half the price of St Elmo. The quay is open to the public. They operate on VHF 9 call for consortio for mooring assistance.
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==Anchorages==
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
 
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The old town of Alghero rewards the casual stroller, with good views from the old walls overlooking the harbour, an interesting cathedral in styles ranging from 1530s Gothic up to 20th century neo-classical, and an impressive Baroque church of San Francisco.  Further afield, the Grotta di Nettuno is a remarkable stalactite-covered cave at the foot of cliffs near Capo Caccia about eight miles west of the harbour.  It can be reached either by boat excursion from Alghero (in settled weather only) or from the road to Capo Caccia down the 656 steps of the Escala del Cabirol (goat's stairway).  There are hourly guided tours through the cave system.  The other principal attraction around Alghero is the Nuraghe di Palmavera, one of the most important Bronze Age sites in Sardinia, with the remains of a 14th century BC palace surrounded by a cluster of circular stone dwellings.  Also nearby is the strange rock-cut necropolis of Anghelu Ruju, with its nearly 40 underground burial chambers representing the best examples of the so-called 'domus de janas' or 'fairies' houses' in Sardinia.
 
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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The old town of Alghero rewards the casual stroller, with good views from the old walls overlooking the harbour, an interesting cathedral in styles ranging from 1530s Gothic up to 20th century neo-classical, and an impressive Baroque church of San Francisco.  Further afield, the Grotta di Nettuno is a remarkable stalactite-covered cave at the foot of cliffs near Capo Caccia about eight miles west of the harbour.  It can be reached either by boat excursion from Alghero (in settled weather only) or from the road to Capo Caccia down the 656 steps of the Escala del Cabirol (goat's stairway).  There are hourly guided tours through the cave system.  The other principal attraction around Alghero is the Nuraghe di Palmavera, one of the most important Bronze Age sites in Sardinia, with the remains of a 14th century BC palace surrounded by a cluster of circular stone dwellings.  Also nearby is the strange rock-cut necropolis of Anghelu Ruju, with its nearly 40 underground burial chambers representing the best examples of the so-called 'domus de janas' or 'fairies' houses' in Sardinia.
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Image:Alghero.jpg|Alghero old town<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:Grotta.jpg|Grotta di Nettuno<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:Nuraghe.jpg|Nuraghe Palmavera (14th century BC)<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:Anghelu.jpg|Bronze Age necropolis of Anghelu Ruju<br />''Click for larger view''
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Revision as of 20:58, 19 January 2012

Alghero, Sardinia, Italy

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Founded at the beginning of the 12th century by the Genoese, Alghero fell under Spanish rule in 1353 and expanded due to an influx of Catalan colonists from the 14th to the early 18th centuries, when it fell under Italian influence and Italian replaced Catalan as the official language. A variant of Catalan is widely spoken in Alghero even today and the town retains many architectural traces of its Italian past. Bombed extensively during World War II, Alghero was rebuilt after the end of hostilities and has blossomed into a flourishing tourist resort. For yachtsmen Alghero's principal attraction is its sheltered harbour, which offers a safe place to leave a yacht to explore the surrounding attractions of the Grotta di Nettuno and the Nuraghic remains of Palmavera. The Port of Alghero manages two quays with spaces for visiting yachts, the Banchina Dogana and Banchina Sanita, which can accommodate vessels up to 50 metres. Alternatively there is the new Marina di Sant Elmo at the southern end of the harbour.

Charts

See Sardinia.

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Approach

The entrance is reportedly potentially tricky in strong winds from SW round to N.

Check-in facilities

Call on channel 9 for Marina di Sant Elmo or telephone: +39 (0)79980829; Email. The Port Authority operates an inflatable boat during high season which meets visiting yachts at the entrance and guides them to a berth.

Weather

See Italy.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • The Marina di St Elmo is a new yacht marina offering 100 berths for yachts up to 60m overall length and draught of up to 4.5m. Yachts moor bow or stern-to floating pontoons, using mooring lines provided. Electricity and water via a code-activated terminal point. WCs and showers. Laundry. Fuel station. Mobile 20T crane available via the Alghero Sailing Club, which also has a small yard.
  • The Port of Alghero quays have 30 transit berths with water and electricity, WCs and showers at 50m from the city center. They also offer a laundry service and all this at half the price of St Elmo. The quay is open to the public. They operate on VHF 9 call for consortio for mooring assistance.


Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.


Offshore Islands

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

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

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
fuel notes
Water
water notes
Electricity
electricity notes

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The old town of Alghero rewards the casual stroller, with good views from the old walls overlooking the harbour, an interesting cathedral in styles ranging from 1530s Gothic up to 20th century neo-classical, and an impressive Baroque church of San Francisco. Further afield, the Grotta di Nettuno is a remarkable stalactite-covered cave at the foot of cliffs near Capo Caccia about eight miles west of the harbour. It can be reached either by boat excursion from Alghero (in settled weather only) or from the road to Capo Caccia down the 656 steps of the Escala del Cabirol (goat's stairway). There are hourly guided tours through the cave system. The other principal attraction around Alghero is the Nuraghe di Palmavera, one of the most important Bronze Age sites in Sardinia, with the remains of a 14th century BC palace surrounded by a cluster of circular stone dwellings. Also nearby is the strange rock-cut necropolis of Anghelu Ruju, with its nearly 40 underground burial chambers representing the best examples of the so-called 'domus de janas' or 'fairies' houses' in Sardinia.

Alghero old town
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Grotta di Nettuno
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Nuraghe Palmavera (14th century BC)
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Bronze Age necropolis of Anghelu Ruju
Click for larger view

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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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:


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