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==La Caletta, Sardinia==
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La Caletta is a former fishing village converted into a purpose-built yacht harbour, situated on the NE coast of [[Sardinia]], 40 miles south from [[Olbia]] and 45 miles north from [[Santa Maria Navarrese|Santa Maria di Navarrese]].  It is a good base for car or motorbike hire to explore the wonderful landscape of the Orosei and Gennargentu national park.  Nearby is a magnificent 10km long beach.
La Caletta is a former fishing village converted into a purpose-built yacht harbour, situated on the NE coast of [[Sardinia]], 40 miles south from [[Olbia]] and 45 miles north from [[Santa Maria Navarrese|Santa Maria di Navarrese]].  It is a good base for car or motorbike hire to explore the wonderful landscape of the Orosei and Gennargentu national park.  Nearby is a magnificent 10km long beach.
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==Approach and Navigation==
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Channel 9.  Telephone: (+39) 784 810 631.
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The harbour is organised as a marina (details below).  Call on VHF channel 9.  Telephone: (+39) 784 810 631.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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The marina of La Caletta is run by the local yacht club and offers 174 berths for yachts up to 18 metres.  Depths in the marina range from 2.0 metres to 6.0 metres.  Water and electricity on the quays.  Toilets and showers.  Fuel station (0830 to 2100).   
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The marina of La Caletta is run by the local yacht club and offers 174 berths for yachts up to 18 metres.  Depths in the marina range from 2.0 metres to 6.0 metres.  Water and electricity on the quays.  Toilets and showers.  Fuel station (0830 to 2100).  Travel lift (20T).  During the summer there can be an unpleasant smell of sewage from the river that drains into the sea south of the marina.
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Travel lift (20T).  During the summer there can be an unpleasant smell of sewage from the river that drains into the sea south of the marina.
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While the town of La Caletta is not particularly exciting, it is a good base for exploring the hinterland of NE Sardinia.  Especially worth visiting from here are  
While the town of La Caletta is not particularly exciting, it is a good base for exploring the hinterland of NE Sardinia.  Especially worth visiting from here are  
the Serra Orios nuraghic village; Su Gologone, a lovely spring issuing from a rocky gorge just north of the national park of Orosei and Gennargentu; the remote and wild gorge of Gorrupu; the Grotta di Ispignoli (‘bone in throat’), a huge cavern featuring the second tallest column stalagmite in the world; the Sa Ena’e Thomes ‘tomb of the giants’, an intriguing bronze age burial tomb; the mountain village of Orgosolo, renowned for its political and social murals, and the viewpoint of Monto Ortobene with its spectacular views and dramatic statue of Christ Redentore.
the Serra Orios nuraghic village; Su Gologone, a lovely spring issuing from a rocky gorge just north of the national park of Orosei and Gennargentu; the remote and wild gorge of Gorrupu; the Grotta di Ispignoli (‘bone in throat’), a huge cavern featuring the second tallest column stalagmite in the world; the Sa Ena’e Thomes ‘tomb of the giants’, an intriguing bronze age burial tomb; the mountain village of Orgosolo, renowned for its political and social murals, and the viewpoint of Monto Ortobene with its spectacular views and dramatic statue of Christ Redentore.
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Image:SerraOrios.jpg|Nuraghic village of Sierra Orios
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Image:SuGologone.jpg|The spring of Su Gologone
Image:SuGologone.jpg|The spring of Su Gologone
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Image:Orgosolo.jpg|Open air frescoes, Orgosolo
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
Small supermarket in the town.
Small supermarket in the town.
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* Lunch is good at Il Toucano restaurant (run by an English lady from Durham!)
* Lunch is good at Il Toucano restaurant (run by an English lady from Durham!)
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Bins around the marina.
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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
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==''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'':
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August 2009 : Tied alongside outside of T-dock.  No water or electricity, but also no charge.  One boat dropped anchor and went stern to T-dock.  Innner side of T-dock has electricity and water and is operated by Yacht Club for a charge.  --[[User:Wayward|Wayward]] [[Image:United_Kingdom_Icon.png]]   
August 2009 : Tied alongside outside of T-dock.  No water or electricity, but also no charge.  One boat dropped anchor and went stern to T-dock.  Innner side of T-dock has electricity and water and is operated by Yacht Club for a charge.  --[[User:Wayward|Wayward]] [[Image:United_Kingdom_Icon.png]]   
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Revision as of 16:40, 20 January 2013

La Caletta, Sardinia

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Harbour of La Caletta
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La Caletta is a former fishing village converted into a purpose-built yacht harbour, situated on the NE coast of Sardinia, 40 miles south from Olbia and 45 miles north from Santa Maria di Navarrese. It is a good base for car or motorbike hire to explore the wonderful landscape of the Orosei and Gennargentu national park. Nearby is a magnificent 10km long beach.

Charts

British Admiralty
1992 - 1:300,000 Portovecchio to Arbatax including Bonifacio Strait
Imray
M8 - 1:255,000 North Sardegna
M9 - 1:255,000 South Sardegna

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

See Italy.

Approach and Navigation

There are no dangers in the approach.

Berthing options

The harbour is organised as a marina (details below). Call on VHF channel 9. Telephone: (+39) 784 810 631.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The marina of La Caletta is run by the local yacht club and offers 174 berths for yachts up to 18 metres. Depths in the marina range from 2.0 metres to 6.0 metres. Water and electricity on the quays. Toilets and showers. Fuel station (0830 to 2100). Travel lift (20T). During the summer there can be an unpleasant smell of sewage from the river that drains into the sea south of the marina.

Anchorages

Anchorage in sand at Posada beach north of the harbour. Open to any winds from NE round to S.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

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

Repairs/Yards

Some electrical and mechanical repairs.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel, water and electricity in the marina.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

While the town of La Caletta is not particularly exciting, it is a good base for exploring the hinterland of NE Sardinia. Especially worth visiting from here are the Serra Orios nuraghic village; Su Gologone, a lovely spring issuing from a rocky gorge just north of the national park of Orosei and Gennargentu; the remote and wild gorge of Gorrupu; the Grotta di Ispignoli (‘bone in throat’), a huge cavern featuring the second tallest column stalagmite in the world; the Sa Ena’e Thomes ‘tomb of the giants’, an intriguing bronze age burial tomb; the mountain village of Orgosolo, renowned for its political and social murals, and the viewpoint of Monto Ortobene with its spectacular views and dramatic statue of Christ Redentore.

Gallery

Nuraghic village of Sierra Orios

The spring of Su Gologone

Sa Ena’e Thomes ‘tomb of the giants’

Open air frescoes, Orgosolo

Grocery & Supply Stores

Small supermarket in the town.

Eateries

  • Lunch is good at Il Toucano restaurant (run by an English lady from Durham!)

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

Small full-service laundry in the town.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Europcar rental outlet near the marina.

Garbage Disposal

Bins around 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 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:

Personal Notes

August 2009 : Tied alongside outside of T-dock. No water or electricity, but also no charge. One boat dropped anchor and went stern to T-dock. Innner side of T-dock has electricity and water and is operated by Yacht Club for a charge. --Wayward United Kingdom Icon.png

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