Finale Ligure
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Finale Ligure is a seaside town on the coast of Liguria in Italy, six miles NE of [[Loano]] and 13 miles SW of [[Savona]]. Situated on the slopes of a large limestone bluff known as the Rock of Caprazoppa. The town has an old centre with several attractive mediaeval buildings as well as several excellent white sand beaches. The harbour, situated around a mile NE of the town itself, has been developed into a municipal marina with over 500 berths for yachts up to 17 metres. The entrance here is, however, dangerous in strong onshore winds. | Finale Ligure is a seaside town on the coast of Liguria in Italy, six miles NE of [[Loano]] and 13 miles SW of [[Savona]]. Situated on the slopes of a large limestone bluff known as the Rock of Caprazoppa. The town has an old centre with several attractive mediaeval buildings as well as several excellent white sand beaches. The harbour, situated around a mile NE of the town itself, has been developed into a municipal marina with over 500 berths for yachts up to 17 metres. The entrance here is, however, dangerous in strong onshore winds. | ||
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Revision as of 14:17, 24 November 2010
Finale Ligure, Italy
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Finale Ligure is a seaside town on the coast of Liguria in Italy, six miles NE of Loano and 13 miles SW of Savona. Situated on the slopes of a large limestone bluff known as the Rock of Caprazoppa. The town has an old centre with several attractive mediaeval buildings as well as several excellent white sand beaches. The harbour, situated around a mile NE of the town itself, has been developed into a municipal marina with over 500 berths for yachts up to 17 metres. The entrance here is, however, dangerous in strong onshore winds.
Charts
British Admiralty chart 1998 - Nice to Livorno, including Gulf of Genoa.
Italian charts 909, 2
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 entry for details.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
See marina entry for details.
Offshore Islands and Groups
- None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
It is possible to anchor off in 4.0 - 5.0 metres to the N of the harbour, depending on wind direction, but only in settled weather (and certainly not with strong onshore winds). Holding is good in sand.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
See marina entry for details.
Repairs/Yards
See marina entry for details.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
See marina entry for details.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The old town of Finale Ligure (Finale Pia) has some attractive 16th century architecture and, on the mountainside above, the remains of a fine Genoese castle. There are also some interesting 17th century churches that are worth exploring. The palm-lined beachfront area, confusingly known as Finale Ligure Marina (not to be confused with the harbour) is a pleasant place to stroll on a hot summer’s day.
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Grocery & Supply Stores
- Numerous provisions shops in the town (about a mile from the marina)
Eateries
- Bars and restaurants on the harbour. More in the town
Internet/WiFi
See marina entry for details.
Laundry
See marina entry for details.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- Rental outlets in the town.
Garbage Disposal
See marina entry for details.
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 12:26, 24 November 2010 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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