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==La Caletta, Sardinia== | ==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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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
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| + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
| - | ''See [[Italy]]''. | + | ''See [[Italy#Climate_.26_Weather|Italy]]''. |
==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
There are no dangers in the approach. | There are no dangers in the approach. | ||
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The harbour is organised as a marina (details below). Call on VHF channel 9. Telephone: (+39) 784 810 631. | The harbour is organised as a marina (details below). Call on VHF channel 9. Telephone: (+39) 784 810 631. | ||
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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. | 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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Anchorage in sand at Posada beach north of the harbour. Open to any winds from NE round to S. | Anchorage in sand at Posada beach north of the harbour. Open to any winds from NE round to S. | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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Fuel, water and electricity in the marina. | Fuel, water and electricity in the marina. | ||
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| - | ===Tourism=== | + | ====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 | 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 | + | <center><gallery widths="180px" heights="125px" perrow="2"> |
| - | Image:SuGologone.jpg|The spring of Su Gologone | + | Image:SerraOrios.jpg|Nuraghic village of Sierra Orios<br />''Click for larger view'' |
| - | Image:Giants.jpg| Sa Ena’e Thomes ‘tomb of the giants’ | + | Image:SuGologone.jpg|The spring of Su Gologone<br />''Click for larger view'' |
| - | Image:Orgosolo.jpg|Open air frescoes, Orgosolo | + | Image:Giants.jpg| Sa Ena’e Thomes ‘tomb of the giants’<br />''Click for larger view'' |
| + | Image:Orgosolo.jpg|Open air frescoes, Orgosolo<br />''Click for larger view'' | ||
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Small supermarket in the town. | Small supermarket in the town. | ||
| - | ===Eateries=== | + | ====Eateries==== |
* 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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None. | None. | ||
| - | ===Laundry=== | + | ====Laundry==== |
Small full-service laundry in the town. | Small full-service laundry in the town. | ||
| - | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | + | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== |
| - | Europcar rental outlet near the marina. | + | ''Europcar'' rental outlet near the marina. |
| - | ===Garbage Disposal=== | + | ====Garbage Disposal==== |
Bins around the marina. | Bins around the marina. | ||
| - | ===Transportation=== | + | ====Transportation==== |
Transportation (local and/or international) | Transportation (local and/or international) | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | ||
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Links to relevant websites. | Links to relevant websites. | ||
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==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
| - | Publications, | + | ''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''. |
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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]] | ||
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| + | ====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 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 17:48, 24 February 2010 (UTC) | * June 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 17:48, 24 February 2010 (UTC) | ||
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Revision as of 22:19, 27 January 2013
La Caletta, Sardinia
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 Harbour of La Caletta - Click for larger view
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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.
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.
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.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
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.
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.
 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
See Italy.
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 
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2003 --Atheneoflymington 17:48, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
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