Cannigione

From CruisersWiki

Revision as of 20:18, 10 February 2010 (view source) Lighthouse (Talk | contribs) (New page) ← Older edit		Revision as of 14:32, 25 February 2010 (view source) Atheneoflymington (Talk | contribs) Newer edit →
Line 5:		Line 5:
	|-		|-
	! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center>		! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center>
-	| {{Coord|DD|M.M|N/S|DD|M.M|E/W|}}	+	| {{Coord|41|06.47|N|09|26.66|E|}}
	|-		|-
	! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center>		! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center>
Line 15:		Line 15:
	[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption<br/>''Click for larger view'']]		[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
-	Description, etc.	+	Cannigione is a small harbour at the head of the Gulf of Arzachena, some ten miles due south of Isola Caprera in the Maddalena group of islands. It offers secure marina berths at a rather more reasonable cost than the glitzy marinas of the Costa Smeralda.  It is also a good base for exploring some of the impressive Nuraghic remains around Arzachena.
-		+
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+
	==Charts==		==Charts==
Line 36:		Line 34:
	==Approach and Navigation==		==Approach and Navigation==
-	Details?	+	Approach is straightforward up the Gulf of Arzachena, although strong northerlies make berthing difficult in a crosswind.
	==Check-in facilities==		==Check-in facilities==
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.	+	Call on channel 9.  Telephone: +39 (0)789 88422.
	==Offshore Islands and Groups==		==Offshore Islands and Groups==
-	List Islands	+	The main islands of the Maddalena group, Isola Caprera, Isola Santo Stefano and Isola La Maddalena, lie six miles to the north.
-	*	+
-	*	+
	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==		==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
-	*	+	Floating pontoons
-	*	+	The marina of Cannigione consists of a series of floating pontoons protected by an L-shaped breakwater.  The pontoons have a total of around 400 berths and can accommodate yachts of up to 30 metres.  Depths range from 4.0 metres at the head of the pontoons to as little as 0.5 metres inshore.  Fuel station.  Water and electricity on the pontoons.  Toilets and showers.  Slipway.  Mobile crane (25T).
-	*	+
-		+
	==Anchorages==		==Anchorages==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	There are several good anchorages in the Gulf of Arzachena.  One of the most popular is the deep bay just north of Cala Bitta at the NE corner of the gulf.  Shelter here is good as long as there is nothing west in the wind.  The bottom is weedy and you may need several attempts to get your anchor to hold.
-	*	+
-	*	+
-	*	+
	==Yacht Repairs and Services==		==Yacht Repairs and Services==
Line 63:		Line 55:
	====Repairs/Yards====		====Repairs/Yards====
-	*	+	Some engine and electrical repairs.  Diver available.
	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====		====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
-	; Fuel	+	Fuel station on the quay (0900 - 1200 and 1500 - 1900).  Water and electricity on the pontoons.
-	: fuel notes	+
-	; Water	+
-	: water notes	+
-	; Electricity	+
-	: electricity notes	+
	==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==		==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
	===Tourism===		===Tourism===
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+	Cannigione is a secure spot to leave your yacht for a tour of some of the interesting Nuraghic remains for which the Arzachena area is renowned, especially the fortified dwelling of Nuraghe Malchittu, with its unusual passage construction; the ‘giants’ tombs’ of Coddu Ecchiu and Li Lolghi and the necropolis of I’Muri (which features Neolithic box tombs with concentric circles and stelae).  Other locations worth visiting include the village of Luogosanto, nestling on top of a mountain, and the astonishingly sited village of Aggius, wedged between huge piles of solid granite.  From there, one can continue through the Valle della Luna, an amazing gorge flanked by massive pillars of solid granite.
-	*	+	<center><gallery caption="Gallery" widths="140px" heights="100px" perrow="4">
-		+	Image:IMuri.jpg|I’Muri necropolis
		+	Image:Coddu.jpg|Coddu Ecchiu ‘giant’s tomb’
		+	Image:Valle.jpg|Valle della Luna
		+	</gallery></center>
	===Grocery & Supply Stores===		===Grocery & Supply Stores===
	*		*
Line 83:		Line 73:
	===Eateries===		===Eateries===
-	*	+	* The ‘Old Cutter’ pub is fun for a quick, informal lunch or dinner
	*		*
	===Internet/WiFi===		===Internet/WiFi===
-	Available?	+	In the marina.
	===Laundry===		===Laundry===
Line 94:		Line 84:
	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===		===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
-	*	+	Car and motorbike rentals from local garage in the town.
	===Garbage Disposal===		===Garbage Disposal===
-	?	+	In the marina.
	===Transportation===		===Transportation===
Line 131:		Line 121:
	==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==		==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':		''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
-	*	+	* June 2003
	*		*

---

Revision as of 14:32, 25 February 2010

Contents 1 Cannigione, Sardinia 2 Charts 3 Radio Nets 4 Local Weather 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Check-in facilities 7 Offshore Islands and Groups 8 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 9 Anchorages 10 Yacht Repairs and Services 10.1 Marine Stores 10.2 Repairs/Yards 10.3 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 11 Tourism and Things to do Ashore 11.1 Tourism 11.2 Grocery & Supply Stores 11.3 Eateries 11.4 Internet/WiFi 11.5 Laundry 11.6 Motorbike & Car Rentals 11.7 Garbage Disposal 11.8 Transportation 12 Routes/Passages To/From 13 Cruiser's Friends 14 Forum Discussions 15 External Links 16 References & Publications 17 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 18 Personal Notes 19 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Cannigione, Sardinia

(Click links for more information)
	41°06.47′N, 09°26.66′E
	[ Photo gallery]
	[ Local chartlet]

Cannigione is a small harbour at the head of the Gulf of Arzachena, some ten miles due south of Isola Caprera in the Maddalena group of islands. It offers secure marina berths at a rather more reasonable cost than the glitzy marinas of the Costa Smeralda. It is also a good base for exploring some of the impressive Nuraghic remains around Arzachena.

Charts

Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.

Chart Source

Chart No

Chart No

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

Local weather conditions?

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Approach and Navigation

Approach is straightforward up the Gulf of Arzachena, although strong northerlies make berthing difficult in a crosswind.

Check-in facilities

Call on channel 9. Telephone: +39 (0)789 88422.

Offshore Islands and Groups

The main islands of the Maddalena group, Isola Caprera, Isola Santo Stefano and Isola La Maddalena, lie six miles to the north.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Floating pontoons The marina of Cannigione consists of a series of floating pontoons protected by an L-shaped breakwater. The pontoons have a total of around 400 berths and can accommodate yachts of up to 30 metres. Depths range from 4.0 metres at the head of the pontoons to as little as 0.5 metres inshore. Fuel station. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Toilets and showers. Slipway. Mobile crane (25T).

Anchorages

There are several good anchorages in the Gulf of Arzachena. One of the most popular is the deep bay just north of Cala Bitta at the NE corner of the gulf. Shelter here is good as long as there is nothing west in the wind. The bottom is weedy and you may need several attempts to get your anchor to hold.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

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

Repairs/Yards

Some engine and electrical repairs. Diver available.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station on the quay (0900 - 1200 and 1500 - 1900). Water and electricity on the pontoons.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Cannigione is a secure spot to leave your yacht for a tour of some of the interesting Nuraghic remains for which the Arzachena area is renowned, especially the fortified dwelling of Nuraghe Malchittu, with its unusual passage construction; the ‘giants’ tombs’ of Coddu Ecchiu and Li Lolghi and the necropolis of I’Muri (which features Neolithic box tombs with concentric circles and stelae). Other locations worth visiting include the village of Luogosanto, nestling on top of a mountain, and the astonishingly sited village of Aggius, wedged between huge piles of solid granite. From there, one can continue through the Valle della Luna, an amazing gorge flanked by massive pillars of solid granite.

Gallery

I’Muri necropolis

Coddu Ecchiu ‘giant’s tomb’

Valle della Luna

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

• The ‘Old Cutter’ pub is fun for a quick, informal lunch or dinner

Internet/WiFi

In the marina.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Car and motorbike rentals from local garage in the town.

Garbage Disposal

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 the Cruiser Log Forum

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:

• June 2003

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Template:Guide1

Cruising Wiki Navigation
| HOMEPAGE | Wiki Contents | Mediterranean | Italy | Sardinia | Cannigione |

.