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== Licata, Sicily, Italy ==
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Licata is situated on the S coast of [[Sicily]] some 18 miles west of [[Gela]] and 45 miles SE of [[San Leone]]. The harbour itself is undergoing considerable investment which is planned to create one of the largest marinas in the Western Mediterranean, '''Marina di Cala del Sole''', with a total of 1,500 berths.  As at Sept 2010 the breakwaters for the new marina are in place but no pontoons.
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: 917 - Da Capo Rassello ad Augusta e Isole Maltesi
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==Weather==
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The prevailing wind on the south coast of Sicily during the summer is a SW sea breeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5.  Most of the harbours along the south coast are liable to swell in strong southerly winds which are, however, rare outside the winter months.
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Sources for weather forecasts - ''see [[Italy#Weather|Italy - weather]]''.
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''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]].''
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Like many of the harbours along this coast, Licata is subject to silting.  However, constant dredging maintains depths of over 10.0 metres in the entrance and 4.0 - 5.0 metres throughout most of the inner harbour.  The long E and W breakwaters are very conspicuous from some distance off and the outer harbour is entered from due S.
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{{poi | type= berth | name= [[Marina di Cala del Sole]] | text=A 324 berth marina, full service.}}
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{{poi | lat= 37.09431| lon=13.93321
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| text= The Stella Maris yacht club has a long catwalk in the central basin of the inner harbour, the '''Darsena di Marianello''', with laid moorings for around 150 vessels of maximum 20 metres.  Water and electricity are available on the catwalk.  Depths along the catwalk range from 1.5 metres at the inner end to 2.5 at the outer end. In October 2009 the pontoons appeared so run down that mooring here hardly seems possible any more, though with care one boat might get in at the southern end.
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None.  The nearest alternative anchorages are [[Gela]], 18 miles E or the small fishing harbour of [[Marina di Palma]] 15 miles W.
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|Toilets| On the [[Marina di Cala del Sole]]
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|Laundry| Laundromat in the [[Marina di Cala del Sole]].  Privately leased, not everything always works and open to the public also which can cause some queueing
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{{Note}}No fuel station as at 6/2015 - go alongside for truck delivery (note- filling of containers not permitted by the Porto Captain but marina staff will take you to the town gas station)
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* In [[Marina di Cala del Sole]] - Nautilhouse, Self Service Ship Chanlder, Coral Marine Services S.r.l Offers 20% discount to boats with a winter contract in the marina - Will deliver orders to [[Marina di Ragusa]].
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*: Address: Marina Cala del Sole, 92027 Licata (AG)
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*: [http://www.nautilhouse.it Nautilhouse] and [http://www.coralmarine.it Coral Marine]
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The [[Marina di Cala del Sole]] project includes the development of a boatyard and associated workshops, including facilities for lift out and storage.  It may take some time, however, for these facilities to be fully established following completion of the marina.  Currently basic engine and electrical repairs can be arranged through the Stella Maris.  Slipway and mobile crane (40T) in the Darsena di Marianello
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|Internet| ''Vodafone'', ''Wind'' and ''TIM'' all available in town.
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The [[Marina di Cala del Sole]] WiFi is not free and not good but the private ''Cruiser's Clubroom'' has wifi on a PC
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* Shopping centre planned in the new [[Marina di Cala del Sole]]
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Many restaurants in the town, with more planned for the Marina di Cala del Sole.
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'''Licata''' was established in the third century BC on the banks of the River Salso, little remains of the ancient Greek city.  The Byzantines, Normans and Aragonese all left their mark on the city, but it’s real expansion came in the 20th century, when Licata was developed as a major port for the shipment of sulphur and asphalt mined in the hinterland.  Today, the city survives mainly on the fishing industry and a growing tourist industry. 
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* Information compiled from web research and accounts by yachtsmen (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:03, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
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* Oct 2014 to May 2015 --[[User:Hogesinwa|S/v Common Sense]]
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Latest revision as of 07:50, 21 August 2018

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Italy ▶ Sicily ▶ Licata

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Licata
37°05.404'N, 013°56.429'E Chart icon.png
lat=37.09006 | lon=13.94049 | zoom=15 | y
Licata.jpg
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Architect's impression of the proposed new Marina di Cala del Sole

Licata is situated on the S coast of Sicily some 18 miles west of Gela and 45 miles SE of San Leone. The harbour itself is undergoing considerable investment which is planned to create one of the largest marinas in the Western Mediterranean, Marina di Cala del Sole, with a total of 1,500 berths. As at Sept 2010 the breakwaters for the new marina are in place but no pontoons.

Charts

Admiralty
2123 - Capo Granitola to Capo Passero
Italian
917 - Da Capo Rassello ad Augusta e Isole Maltesi

Weather

The prevailing wind on the south coast of Sicily during the summer is a SW sea breeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Most of the harbours along the south coast are liable to swell in strong southerly winds which are, however, rare outside the winter months.

Sources for weather forecasts - see Italy - weather.

Passages

See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

Islands

None.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Like many of the harbours along this coast, Licata is subject to silting. However, constant dredging maintains depths of over 10.0 metres in the entrance and 4.0 - 5.0 metres throughout most of the inner harbour. The long E and W breakwaters are very conspicuous from some distance off and the outer harbour is entered from due S.

Berthing

Licata is a large harbor with a marina within it.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Marina di Cala del Sole

Marina di Cala del Sole/wiki/Licata#.5B.5BMarina_di_Cala_del_Sole.5D.5D
Berth icon Marina di Cala del Sole [[Licata#Marina di Cala del Sole|Marina di Cala del Sole]]
A 324 berth marina, full service.

Stella Maris Yacht Club

Stella Maris Yacht Club/wiki/Licata#Stella_Maris_Yacht_Club
Berth icon Stella Maris Yacht Club [[Licata#Stella Maris Yacht Club|Stella Maris Yacht Club]] 37°05.659'N, 013°55.993'E

The Stella Maris yacht club has a long catwalk in the central basin of the inner harbour, the Darsena di Marianello, with laid moorings for around 150 vessels of maximum 20 metres. Water and electricity are available on the catwalk. Depths along the catwalk range from 1.5 metres at the inner end to 2.5 at the outer end. In October 2009 the pontoons appeared so run down that mooring here hardly seems possible any more, though with care one boat might get in at the southern end.

XX@XXX; Tel: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel XX
Address:
Hours:

Anchorages

None. The nearest alternative anchorages are Gela, 18 miles E or the small fishing harbour of Marina di Palma 15 miles W. Some yachts anchor outside the marina breakwater on the SE in settled weather, usually only for a night while transiting.

Amenities

Facilities
Water
Electricity
Toilets On the Marina di Cala del Sole
Showers On the Marina di Cala del Sole
Laundry Laundromat in the Marina di Cala del Sole. Privately leased, not everything always works and open to the public also which can cause some queueing
Garbage Bins around the harbour
Supplies
Fuel
  • Fuel station on the eastern quay of the Darsena di Marianello
  • Further fuel station to be constructed in the Marina di Cala del Sole

Note: No fuel station as at 6/2015 - go alongside for truck delivery (note- filling of containers not permitted by the Porto Captain but marina staff will take you to the town gas station)

Bottled gas ?
Chandlers
  • In Marina di Cala del Sole - Nautilhouse, Self Service Ship Chanlder, Coral Marine Services S.r.l Offers 20% discount to boats with a winter contract in the marina - Will deliver orders to Marina di Ragusa.
    Contact: Andrea Valenti (speaks English)
    Address: Marina Cala del Sole, 92027 Licata (AG)
    Telephone/Fax: +39 0922.1837150
    Mobile: +39 334.7728152
    Email
    Nautilhouse and Coral Marine
    Skype: coral.marine.services
  • A store on the waterfront towards the E has marine equipment though this is aimed primarily at the local fishing boats.
Services
Repairs The Marina di Cala del Sole project includes the development of a boatyard and associated workshops, including facilities for lift out and storage. It may take some time, however, for these facilities to be fully established following completion of the marina. Currently basic engine and electrical repairs can be arranged through the Stella Maris. Slipway and mobile crane (40T) in the Darsena di Marianello
Internet Vodafone, Wind and TIM all available in town.

The Marina di Cala del Sole WiFi is not free and not good but the private Cruiser's Clubroom has wifi on a PC

Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals Outlets in the town

Provisioning

  • Numerous supermarkets and provisions shops in the town
  • Shopping centre planned in the new Marina di Cala del Sole
  • Large Conad Superstore on the marina site.
  • A Lidl some distance away
  • Large electronics/electrical store in the San Giorgio mall
  • Also a reasonably large Trony in the marina mall.

Eating out

Many restaurants in the town, with more planned for the Marina di Cala del Sole.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

History

Licata was established in the third century BC on the banks of the River Salso, little remains of the ancient Greek city. The Byzantines, Normans and Aragonese all left their mark on the city, but it’s real expansion came in the 20th century, when Licata was developed as a major port for the shipment of sulphur and asphalt mined in the hinterland. Today, the city survives mainly on the fishing industry and a growing tourist industry.

Places to Visit

Most tourists come to Licata for the beaches, although the old town around Monte Sant’Angelo is worth exploring.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Italy.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

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