Anzio

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Anzio, Italy

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	41°26.62′N, 12°38.38′E
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The harbour of Anzio lies 26 miles SE of Fiumicino and two miles W of Marina di Nettuno on the Tyrrhenian coast of Italy. Formerly the Roman town of Antium, it was a popular retreat for the Roman emperors, several of whom built opulent villas here. Nero constructed one of the most palatial of these villas around 60AD and also ordered the construction of a harbour, the remains of which are visible today to the W of the modern harbour. Anzio was also the site of a famous amphibious landing and battle during World War II, which eventually resulted in the capture of Rome from Nazi forces. Anzio’s small harbour is subject to regular silting and there is very little space for visiting yachts. When full or with strong onshore winds, Marina di Nettuno two miles E is a better alternative.

Contents 1 Anzio, Italy 2 Charts 3 Radio Nets 4 Local Weather 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration) 7 Offshore Islands and Groups 8 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 8.1 Anchorages 9 Yacht Repairs and Services 9.1 Marine Stores 9.2 Repairs/Yards 9.3 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 10 Tourism and Things to do Ashore 10.1 Tourism 10.2 Grocery & Supply Stores 10.3 Eateries 10.4 Internet/WiFi 10.5 Laundry 10.6 Motorbike & Car Rentals 10.7 Garbage Disposal 10.8 Transportation 11 Routes/Passages To/From 12 Cruiser's Friends 13 Forum Discussions 14 External Links 15 References & Publications 16 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 17 Personal Notes 18 Contributors to this page [add 3 tildes (~~~) on the name line] 19 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Charts

• British Admiralty 1911
• Italian charts 914, 77, 7, 8

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local 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 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 many 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).

Approach and Navigation

The harbour of Anzio lies on the eastern side of the headland of Capo d’Anzio. A light structure on the headland and the tower of the cathedral are conspicuous on the approach. The outer breakwater of the harbour will be visible on rounding Capo d’Anzio from W. The headland should be given a clearance of at least half a mile to avoid the sunken remains of the ancient Roman harbour and an offshore wreck just W of it. The harbour should be entered along the line of the breakwater, where depths are usually around 4.5 - 6.0 metres (although silting frequently reduces this).

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Yachts normally berth (if there is space) on the quays in the inner harbour, where there are depths of 2.5 - 3.0 metres. There are ostensibly 10 spaces here for yachts in transit (maximum stay 48 hours). Anchor moor back to the quay or go alongside wherever there is space.

Offshore Islands and Groups

• Ponza
• Ventotene
• Ischia

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

In settled weather only, anchor off the beach to the E of the harbour in 4.0 - 5.0 metres. The anchorage is unsuitable with even moderate winds in view of the swell.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

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

Repairs/Yards

Slipway (up to 300 T). Cranes. Hard standing. Basic engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Divers.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station on the quay in the inner basin. Water on the quay.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The town of Anzio was more or less flattened during World War II and little of its historical architecture remains. The vestiges of the ancient harbour built during Nero’s reign are still visible off Capo D’Anzio. For history buffs, the countryside around Anzio and Nettuno is steeped in memories, not least in the British and American war cemeteries to the N and E of the town.

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Supermarket close to the harbour
• Good provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

• Good restaurants around the harbour and in the town.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

Bins near the harbour.

Transportation

• Buses and trains to Rome.

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

Publications, Guides, etc.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 14:08, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

Personal Notes

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