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[[Image:GiglioPort.jpg|350px|thumb|left|The harbour of Porto Giglio<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:GiglioPort.jpg|350px|thumb|left|The harbour of Porto Giglio<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
| - | Giglio is a mountainous island lying 28 miles SE of Elba and just eight miles off the Argentario peninsula on the Italian mainland. Composed almost entirely of granite, it was an | + | Giglio is a mountainous island lying 28 miles SE of Elba and just eight miles off the Argentario peninsula on the Italian mainland. Composed almost entirely of granite, it was an important source of this building material from Roman times right up to the twentieth century, and many of Rome’s most famous basilicas are constructed partly with Giglio granite. The island has one small harbour, Porto Giglio, on the eastern side of the island and a lovely old pirate-proof settlement, Castello, on its highest point. |
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)== | ||
| - | The harbour is very small and often full to bursting in high season. Unless you have reserved a berth, you will have to take pot luck on entering. You can try calling on +39 0564 809480 to reserve a berth. Otherwise, the local ormeggiator (mooring attendant) will soon let you know if there is no space. | + | The harbour is very small and often full to bursting in high season. Unless you have reserved a berth, you will have to take pot luck on entering. You can try calling on +39 0564 809480 to reserve a berth. Otherwise, the local ''ormeggiator'' (mooring attendant) will soon let you know if there is no space. |
==Ports and Popular Stops== | ==Ports and Popular Stops== | ||
===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
| - | Giglio | + | Porto Giglio is the only sheltered harbour on the island. It is very small, with only around 80 berths on three floating pontoons suitable for yachts (of which 20 are reserved for yachts in transit). Maximum length 13 metres. Maximum draught 2.5 metres. All the berths have laid moorings. Visiting yachts are directed by the ''ormeggiator'', assuming there is a berth available. Often in summer most of the berths are reserved. Water and electricity are available at the berths. |
===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
| - | The port area is most attractive and very well kept. There is evidence of a lot of municipal pride here. | + | The port area is most attractive and very well kept. There is evidence of a lot of municipal pride here. The excellent trip by bus to the fortified village of Castello at the top of the island is a must. It is possible to walk back down along an old mule track, with wonderful views over the port and the Italian mainland just eight miles away. |
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Image:GiglioWaterfront.jpg|The waterfront of Porto Giglio | Image:GiglioWaterfront.jpg|The waterfront of Porto Giglio | ||
Revision as of 16:05, 5 August 2010
Giglio (Italy)
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Giglio is a mountainous island lying 28 miles SE of Elba and just eight miles off the Argentario peninsula on the Italian mainland. Composed almost entirely of granite, it was an important source of this building material from Roman times right up to the twentieth century, and many of Rome’s most famous basilicas are constructed partly with Giglio granite. The island has one small harbour, Porto Giglio, on the eastern side of the island and a lovely old pirate-proof settlement, Castello, on its highest point.
Charts
British Admiralty 1999 - Livorno to Civitavecchia
Italian chart 913
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Weather
Prevailing winds are from W or NW, in which conditions shelter is reasonably good in the island’s harbour. However, strong northerly winds send in a very uncomfortable swell and the harbour is only just tenable in these conditions.
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 Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily).
The small harbour is difficult to identify when cruising along the east coast of the island. However, the settlement of Castello directly above is a good landmark. Closer in, the houses of the village and the east and west breakwaters will be seen. Beware of ferries leaving the harbour at speed.
Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)
The harbour is very small and often full to bursting in high season. Unless you have reserved a berth, you will have to take pot luck on entering. You can try calling on +39 0564 809480 to reserve a berth. Otherwise, the local ormeggiator (mooring attendant) will soon let you know if there is no space.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
Porto Giglio is the only sheltered harbour on the island. It is very small, with only around 80 berths on three floating pontoons suitable for yachts (of which 20 are reserved for yachts in transit). Maximum length 13 metres. Maximum draught 2.5 metres. All the berths have laid moorings. Visiting yachts are directed by the ormeggiator, assuming there is a berth available. Often in summer most of the berths are reserved. Water and electricity are available at the berths.
Anchorages
- Cala delle Cannelle, about one mile to the south of the harbour, offers reasonable shelter if the harbour is full. Anchor in sand and weed in 5.0 - 7.0 metres off the beach.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Limited engine and electrical repairs.
Marine Stores
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel available on the quay in summer (0800 - 1900). Water and electricity on the pontoons.
Offshore Islands
None.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The port area is most attractive and very well kept. There is evidence of a lot of municipal pride here. The excellent trip by bus to the fortified village of Castello at the top of the island is a must. It is possible to walk back down along an old mule track, with wonderful views over the port and the Italian mainland just eight miles away.
 The waterfront of Porto Giglio |
 The fortified village of Castello |
 Castello street scene |
 The mule track down from |
Castello
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Grocery & Supply Stores
Reasonable provisions around the harbour.
Eateries
Lots of restaurants and cafes around the harbour. A few also in Castello.
Internet/WiFi
???
Laundry
No.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
No.
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the quay.
Transportation
Ferries to and from Porto San Stefano on the mainland.
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 forum discussion threads
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:
- July 2003 --Athene of Lymington 16:02, 5 August 2010 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
- We got to Porto Giglio by 1300 in early July and got the last berth in the harbour. It pays to either reserve in advance or get there as early as possible --Athene of Lymington 16:02, 5 August 2010 (UTC)
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