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==Bizerte (Port of entry)== | ==Bizerte (Port of entry)== | ||
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}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bizerte Bizerte] is a port in north [[Tunisia]]. | }}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bizerte Bizerte] is a port in north [[Tunisia]]. | ||
| - | + | The city is known as the oldest and most European city in Tunisia. It was founded around 1100 BC by Semitic Phoenicians from Sidon.[3][4] It is also known as the last town to remain under French control after the rest of the country won its independence from France. Today it is the oil capital of Tuisia. It has a still authentic medina and a pleasant center around it's old harbour (Vieux Port). | |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
''See [[Tunisia#Charts|Tunisia]]''. | ''See [[Tunisia#Charts|Tunisia]]''. | ||
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| - | + | ''See [[Tunisia#Weather|Tunisia]]''. | |
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==Passages== | ==Passages== | ||
''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Southern_Route_Via_Malta_and_S_of_Sicily|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''. | ''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Southern_Route_Via_Malta_and_S_of_Sicily|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''. | ||
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| - | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
| - | + | Entry to the port area is possible north of the breakwater or south of it. Large and commercial ships are using the south side, but if ther is no traffic [[User:Strich|the author]] advises to use the south one, as the north entry is at points fairly shallow, though no problem was experienced with a drought of 1.7m. | |
==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
Bizerte is a port of entry to [[Tunisia]]. But, like all Tunisian ports, you must check-in even if you have already been cleared into the Tunisia. | Bizerte is a port of entry to [[Tunisia]]. But, like all Tunisian ports, you must check-in even if you have already been cleared into the Tunisia. | ||
| - | ''For details about clearing see [[Tunisia# | + | ''For details about clearing see [[Tunisia#Entrance|Tunisia]]''. |
==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
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| - | === | + | ===[[Marina Bizerte]]=== |
| - | + | There is a very [[Marina Bizerte|new marina]] in the north of the harbour, which is still (partially) under construction, but functional and very decent. Sanitary facilities are brand new and clean. Water & electricity are provided, WiFi is availiable (May 2018) only in the marina building. | |
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| - | === | + | ===Fishing port=== |
| - | + | The fishing port is in the south of the harbour. | |
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| + | ==Anchorages== | ||
| + | * Anchoring should be possible in the Lac, which is accessible by following the "river" SW past the port area. '''Note:''' this information has not been verified. | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
| + | For more detailled info see [[Marina Bizerte]]. | ||
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====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
| - | + | * Authentic medina to get lost in | |
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====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
| - | * | + | * Market in city center(see [[Marina Bizerte#Provisioning|Marina Bizerte]] for details) |
| - | * | + | * Alcohol can be bought at Carrefour Express (see [[Marina Bizerte#Provisioning|Marina Bizerte]] for details) |
====Eateries==== | ====Eateries==== | ||
| - | * | + | * Le Sport Nautique (see [[Marina Bizerte#Eating out|Marina Bizerte]] for details) |
| - | * | + | * Le Phénicien (see [[Marina Bizerte#Eating out|Marina Bizerte]] for details) |
====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
| - | + | * Cheap Sim-Cards available in stores around town (1GB for 5Dinar, 25GB for 25Dinar - May 2018) | |
| + | * WiFi in many Cafés (often slow) | ||
====Laundry==== | ====Laundry==== | ||
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{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}} | {{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}} | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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''See [[Tunisia#References_&_Publications|Tunisia]]''. | ''See [[Tunisia#References_&_Publications|Tunisia]]''. | ||
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[[Category: Ports - Tunisia]] | [[Category: Ports - Tunisia]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:03, 22 August 2018
Bizerte (Port of entry)
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The city is known as the oldest and most European city in Tunisia. It was founded around 1100 BC by Semitic Phoenicians from Sidon.[3][4] It is also known as the last town to remain under French control after the rest of the country won its independence from France. Today it is the oil capital of Tuisia. It has a still authentic medina and a pleasant center around it's old harbour (Vieux Port).
Charts
See Tunisia.
Weather
See Tunisia.
Passages
See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Entry to the port area is possible north of the breakwater or south of it. Large and commercial ships are using the south side, but if ther is no traffic the author advises to use the south one, as the north entry is at points fairly shallow, though no problem was experienced with a drought of 1.7m.
Entrance
Bizerte is a port of entry to Tunisia. But, like all Tunisian ports, you must check-in even if you have already been cleared into the Tunisia.
For details about clearing see Tunisia.
Berthing
Marina Bizerte
There is a very new marina in the north of the harbour, which is still (partially) under construction, but functional and very decent. Sanitary facilities are brand new and clean. Water & electricity are provided, WiFi is availiable (May 2018) only in the marina building.
Fishing port
The fishing port is in the south of the harbour.
Anchorages
- Anchoring should be possible in the Lac, which is accessible by following the "river" SW past the port area. Note: this information has not been verified.
List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template). We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable.
Yacht Repairs and Services
List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
- Give details on water
- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Things to do Ashore
For more detailled info see Marina Bizerte.
Tourism
- Authentic medina to get lost in
- Vieux Port, old harbour
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Market in city center(see Marina Bizerte for details)
- Alcohol can be bought at Carrefour Express (see Marina Bizerte for details)
Eateries
- Le Sport Nautique (see Marina Bizerte for details)
- Le Phénicien (see Marina Bizerte for details)
Internet/WiFi
- Cheap Sim-Cards available in stores around town (1GB for 5Dinar, 25GB for 25Dinar - May 2018)
- WiFi in many Cafés (often slow)
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Bizerte at the Wikipedia
References
See Tunisia.
Comments
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