Arenzano
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Arenzano, Italy
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Arenzano is a small and rather exclusive resort just five miles W of Genoa. It is a popular (if expensive) place for wealthier Genoans to chill out and there are a number of imposing villas and luxury apartment blocks in the town. The small harbour, Arenzano Marina with a total of 185 berths, is similarly exclusive, although there is a small area allocated for yachts in transit.
Charts
British Admiralty chart 1998 - Nice to Livorno, including Gulf of Genoa.
Italian charts 909, 2, 104
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
The prevailing winds along the western part of the Ligurian coast during the summer are a SW or SE seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Along the eastern part of the coast, the winds tend to come more from W or NW and are again usually little more than moderate. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and are typically caused by depressions further west in the Golfe du Lion which bring strong N winds as they move further E. In winter, the tramontana, a strong N wind off the Alps, is more frequent, although the libecchio is a strong SW wind that can affect the whole of the Ligurian coast and blow for several days, causing heavy seas.
Sources for weather forecasts:
- 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).
See marina details.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
See marina details.
Offshore Islands and Groups
- None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
It is possible to anchor in the bay to the N of the harbour. Depths here are 4.0 - 5.0 metres and the holding is good in sand. The bay here is well sheltered from all directions except NE round to SE.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
See marina details.
Repairs/Yards
See marina details.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
See marina details.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The town is largely devoted to beach diversions, although the imposing 17th century Sanctuary of the Infant Jesus of Prague above the town is worth a visit. Also worth exploring is the Villa Negrotto Cambiaso, built in the 16th century by a wealthy Genoese merchant and now used as the town hall. The villa is surrounded by a beautiful park.
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Grocery & Supply Stores
- Good provisions shops in the town 20 minutes N of the marina.
Eateries
- Bars and restaurants in the town.
Internet/WiFi
No.
Laundry
????
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- A couple of rental outlets in the town.
Garbage Disposal
Bins 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)
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 17:29, 24 November 2010 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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