Campomarino (Maruggio)
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Campomarino (Maruggio), Italy
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The small harbour of Campomarino lies 25 miles SE of Taranto on the NE coast of the Golfo di Taranto, about two miles S of the town of Maruggio. The harbour is subject to silting and depths in the entrance are reported (December 2010) as little more than 1.5 metres. It should therefore only be visited by shallow draught yachts and in settled weather.
Charts
- British Admiralty 187
- Italian charts 919, 920, 27
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE seabreezes. In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges. Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella. With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea. The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies. The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions. Further east in the Gulf of Taranto local seabreezes predominate during the summer, although a light to moderate northerly is not uncommon. With strong southerlies, a heavy and uncomfortable swell develops across the whole gulf.
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 Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily).
The harbour lies around 2.5 miles due E of Capo dell’Ovo. The breakwaters of the harbour and buildings of the town behind are evident on the approach. The harbour is entered from SW, being sure to keep to the centre of the channel, where least depths of 1.5 metres are reported (December 2010). Shelter is good except with strong winds from NW round to SW, when a swell rolls in.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
The harbour is generally full of local boats berthed on three long and two short pontoons in the western basin and its associated quays. You need to squeeze in wherever you can. The eastern basin is used by fishing boats. Depths at the pontoons range from 1.0 - 4.0 metres. There are spaces for around 300 vessels on the pontoons, with a theoretical maximum size of 20 metres. Laid moorings at all berths. The pontoons and quays are operated by the Torre Moline company. Toilets and showers.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
- Very limited. Mobile crane (30 T). Basic repairs only.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station on the central pier (0600 - 1400 and 1600 - 2000, summer only). Water and electricity on the pontoons.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Small supermarket near the harbour.
Eateries
- Restaurants and pizzerias in the town.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the pontoons.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
- Buses to Taranto
- Local and international flights from Taranto-Grottaglie airport (60 km).
- Train station at Manduria, 12 kms N.
Routes/Passages To/From Campomarino (Maruggio)
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 18:37, 21 December 2010 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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