Bagnara Calabra

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* Fuel and gasoline on the east quay.
==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==

Revision as of 16:18, 21 February 2012

Bagnara Calabra, Italy

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38°17.9′N, 15°48.97′E
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Bagnara Calabra from N
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The town and small harbour of Bagnara Calabra lie on the Calabrian coast of Italy, along the 'instep' of the peninsula, around five miles NE of the tiny harbour of Scilla at the entrance to the Straits of Messina. Primarily a fishing harbour, the town is known for its swordfish fishing fleet and also for the manufacture of the Italian nougat confection, torrone. Wine is also produced on the slopes surrounding the town. Today, the town is a popular tourist resort, mainly frequented by Italian tourists attracted by its rugged landscape and long sandy beaches. The town’s small harbour is usually crammed with fishing boats and other commercial vessels, but a yacht may be able to find space alongside its breakwater or associated quays.

Charts

  • British Admiralty 1976
  • Italian charts 918, 23

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

Winds along the Calabrian 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).

Approach and Navigation

There are no dangers in the approach from either N or S. From S, the town is conspicuous, extending for over a mile at the foot of mountainous slopes and fringed by a long, sandy beach with a series of six rocky wavebreaks protecting it. The harbour itself is situated 500m NE of the town in a small natural cove, protected by a long breakwater. The harbour is entered from NE around the end of the breakwater. Shelter is good here in most conditions, although strong W and NW winds cause a surge.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Inside the harbour, the quays on the SE side are usually occupied by fishing vessels on laid moorings. Larger vessels moor alongside the quayed breakwater, and it is here that a yacht may be able to find an alongside berth during less busy periods. It may be necessary at peak times to lie alongside a fishing vessel (after requesting permission, of course). Depths at the quays range from 5.0 to 15 metres. The bottom is sand. Yachts planning to enter should first call the port office on VHF channel 16.

Offshore Islands and Groups

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

The nearest alternative safe anchorage is the harbour of Scilla five miles SW.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

Very limited repairs. Slipway. 250 ton mobile crane.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

  • Water and electricity on the floating pontoons.
  • Fuel and gasoline on the east quay.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The town of Bagnara Calabra lies at the foot of steep mountains and there are some bracing walks in the surrounding countryside through vineyard-clad terraces. The town itself contains several historic Baroque churches and a ducal palace.

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Provisions shops up in the town.
  • Bagnara is famous for its Italian nougat, torrone.

Eateries

  • Numerous restaurants and pizzerias in the town (10 minutes).

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

Yes. In the town.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

  • No car rental and no taxis.

Garbage Disposal

Some bins around the harbour.

Transportation

  • The A3 road passes around two kilometres E of the harbour.
  • Train station 15 min walk.

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.

  • Municipal website: [[1]]

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 internet research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 13:00, 11 February 2012 (GMT)

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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