Maddalena archipelago
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{{Image right| CalaGavetta.jpg| Cala Gavetta }} | {{Image right| CalaGavetta.jpg| Cala Gavetta }} | ||
{{Poi |41|12.57|N|09|24.57|E| | type= marina| name= Marina Cala Gavetta | {{Poi |41|12.57|N|09|24.57|E| | type= marina| name= Marina Cala Gavetta | ||
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| text= Porto Massimo is a private port on the north-east coast of Isola La Maddalena. The marina has 140 berths and can accommodate yachts up to 50 metres, although it is reported that visitors are only accepted by prior arrangement. Telephone: +39 (0)789 734033 or [mailto:[email protected] E-mail] for details. Depths in the marina are 3.0 to 8.0 metres.}} | | text= Porto Massimo is a private port on the north-east coast of Isola La Maddalena. The marina has 140 berths and can accommodate yachts up to 50 metres, although it is reported that visitors are only accepted by prior arrangement. Telephone: +39 (0)789 734033 or [mailto:[email protected] E-mail] for details. Depths in the marina are 3.0 to 8.0 metres.}} | ||
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{{Poi |41|12.72|N|09|24.77|E| | type= marina| name= Cala Mangiavolpe | {{Poi |41|12.72|N|09|24.77|E| | type= marina| name= Cala Mangiavolpe | ||
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| text= The Marina del Ponte is situated about two miles east of Cala Gavetta next to the bridge connecting the island to Isola Caprera. Berthing on a long floating pontoon and mooring buoys. Total of 120 berths. Maximum length 25 metres. Contact: Telephone: +39 (0)789 726034. [mailto:[email protected] E-mail]. }} | | text= The Marina del Ponte is situated about two miles east of Cala Gavetta next to the bridge connecting the island to Isola Caprera. Berthing on a long floating pontoon and mooring buoys. Total of 120 berths. Maximum length 25 metres. Contact: Telephone: +39 (0)789 726034. [mailto:[email protected] E-mail]. }} | ||
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{{Poi |41|12.9|N|09|22.92|E| | type= marina | name= Nido D'Aquila | {{Poi |41|12.9|N|09|22.92|E| | type= marina | name= Nido D'Aquila | ||
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{{Poi |41|15.5|N|09|24.6|E | type= marina | name= Cala Capo Ferrari | {{Poi |41|15.5|N|09|24.6|E | type= marina | name= Cala Capo Ferrari | ||
- | | text= Cala Capo Ferrari is a small inlet on the NW side of Isola Maddalena on the east side of the bay of Stagno Torto. In the outer part of the inlet are 200 berths on floating pontoons in depths of up to 8 metres. These are reportedly for motor boats only (information needed).}} | + | | text= Cala Capo Ferrari is a small inlet on the NW side of Isola Maddalena on the east side of the bay of Stagno Torto. In the outer part of the inlet are 200 berths on floating pontoons in depths of up to 8 metres. These are reportedly for motor boats only (information needed). |
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{{Poi |41|14.97|N|09|29.91|E| | type= anchorage| name= Cala Spalmatore | {{Poi |41|14.97|N|09|29.91|E| | type= anchorage| name= Cala Spalmatore | ||
| text= Cala Spalmatore is a lovely (but, sadly, extremely popular) natural inlet at the NE end of Isola Maddalena. There is a long concrete pier at the SW end, the outer end of which can be used by 15-20 yachts on anchor moor. Depths here range from 1.5 to 4.0 metres. A substantial charge is made. There are submerged rocks towards the root of the pier, so care is needed when mooring. Yachts may also pick up one of the 20 mooring buoys that have been installed for visitors, for which an equally substantial charge is made. Depths at the buoys are from 2.0 to 8.0 metres. Maximum length 30 metres. As a result of the installation of these buoys, anchoring in the inlet is now forbidden. During high season, visiting yachts are requested to call the mooring staff on VHF channel 74 in advance of arrival to be assigned a berth. Cala Spalmatore is sheltered in all except NE and E winds.}} | | text= Cala Spalmatore is a lovely (but, sadly, extremely popular) natural inlet at the NE end of Isola Maddalena. There is a long concrete pier at the SW end, the outer end of which can be used by 15-20 yachts on anchor moor. Depths here range from 1.5 to 4.0 metres. A substantial charge is made. There are submerged rocks towards the root of the pier, so care is needed when mooring. Yachts may also pick up one of the 20 mooring buoys that have been installed for visitors, for which an equally substantial charge is made. Depths at the buoys are from 2.0 to 8.0 metres. Maximum length 30 metres. As a result of the installation of these buoys, anchoring in the inlet is now forbidden. During high season, visiting yachts are requested to call the mooring staff on VHF channel 74 in advance of arrival to be assigned a berth. Cala Spalmatore is sheltered in all except NE and E winds.}} | ||
- | + | ===I. Caprera=== | |
{{Poi |41|11.19|N|09|27.00|E| | type= anchorage| name= Porto Palma | {{Poi |41|11.19|N|09|27.00|E| | type= anchorage| name= Porto Palma | ||
| text= Porto Palma is one of the most beautiful anchorages in the whole archipelago. Situated at the southern end of Caprera island, it is sheltered from all directions except south and offers idyllic mooring in turquoise water on clean white sand. The best anchorage is on the eastern side of the bay in 5.0 - 9.0 metres. The Caprera Sailing Centre operates from a jetty at the head of the bay and by anchoring here you are away from the busy sailing regattas that fill the bay during the summer months.}} | | text= Porto Palma is one of the most beautiful anchorages in the whole archipelago. Situated at the southern end of Caprera island, it is sheltered from all directions except south and offers idyllic mooring in turquoise water on clean white sand. The best anchorage is on the eastern side of the bay in 5.0 - 9.0 metres. The Caprera Sailing Centre operates from a jetty at the head of the bay and by anchoring here you are away from the busy sailing regattas that fill the bay during the summer months.}} | ||
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| text= Cala Portese lies on the SE side of the island. Approach is straightforward and it is exposed from NE-E. There have been mooring buoys and a buoyed swimming area but in late June 2013 there were neither. However, the Polizia required anchoring > 100m from the shore. There has also been a 'gelati' RIB operating in the cala during the summer. Much weed but with sand patches, very busy during the day but most visitors leave in time to return to their marina berth.}} | | text= Cala Portese lies on the SE side of the island. Approach is straightforward and it is exposed from NE-E. There have been mooring buoys and a buoyed swimming area but in late June 2013 there were neither. However, the Polizia required anchoring > 100m from the shore. There has also been a 'gelati' RIB operating in the cala during the summer. Much weed but with sand patches, very busy during the day but most visitors leave in time to return to their marina berth.}} | ||
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{{Poi |41|11.25|N|09|24.36|E| | type= anchorage| name= Cala di Villamarina | {{Poi |41|11.25|N|09|24.36|E| | type= anchorage| name= Cala di Villamarina | ||
| text= Cala di Villamarina is a small inlet on the southern side of Isola San Stefano. Enter down the centre of the inlet, avoiding the numerous rocky shallows on either side. Anchor where suitable in 5.0 - 10.0 metres on sand and rocks. Shelter here is good from all directions except W, SW and S.}} | | text= Cala di Villamarina is a small inlet on the southern side of Isola San Stefano. Enter down the centre of the inlet, avoiding the numerous rocky shallows on either side. Anchor where suitable in 5.0 - 10.0 metres on sand and rocks. Shelter here is good from all directions except W, SW and S.}} | ||
- | + | ===I. Sant Maria=== | |
{{Poi |41|17.31|N|09|22.40|E| | type= anchorage| name= Cala Santa Maria | {{Poi |41|17.31|N|09|22.40|E| | type= anchorage| name= Cala Santa Maria | ||
| text= Cala Santa Maria is a natural cove on the south side of Sant Maria island. There are numberous rocks in the entrance and a shallow patch of only 1.6 metres in the middle of the southern approach. The best approach is from the east, close in to Punta Vecchio Marino, avoiding the above-water rocks. Anchor in the centre of the bay on sand and rock in 3.5 - 4.0 metres. The bay is open to the SE and any winds from SW round to NE would probably make it uncomfortable and (if sufficiently strong) untenable.}} | | text= Cala Santa Maria is a natural cove on the south side of Sant Maria island. There are numberous rocks in the entrance and a shallow patch of only 1.6 metres in the middle of the southern approach. The best approach is from the east, close in to Punta Vecchio Marino, avoiding the above-water rocks. Anchor in the centre of the bay on sand and rock in 3.5 - 4.0 metres. The bay is open to the SE and any winds from SW round to NE would probably make it uncomfortable and (if sufficiently strong) untenable.}} | ||
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| text= Cala Muro is a rather open anchorage at the northern end of Santa Maria island, immediately west of the narrow channel between it and Isola La Presa. It is not possible to approach any closer to the shore than 250 metres because of numerous rocks in the shallows, but one can anchor in 6.0 - 8.0 metres on sand and rock just north of the southernmost of the three small islets in the anchorage. Cala Muro is open to winds from NW round to S and is probably best regarded as a day anchorage.}} | | text= Cala Muro is a rather open anchorage at the northern end of Santa Maria island, immediately west of the narrow channel between it and Isola La Presa. It is not possible to approach any closer to the shore than 250 metres because of numerous rocks in the shallows, but one can anchor in 6.0 - 8.0 metres on sand and rock just north of the southernmost of the three small islets in the anchorage. Cala Muro is open to winds from NW round to S and is probably best regarded as a day anchorage.}} | ||
- | + | ===I. Razzoli=== | |
{{Poi |41|17.87|N|09|20.47|E| | type= anchorage| name= Cala Lunga | {{Poi |41|17.87|N|09|20.47|E| | type= anchorage| name= Cala Lunga | ||
| text= Cala Lunga is a long and narrow inlet on the west coast of Razzoli island, sheltered from all directions except W. Approach from due west, keeping close to the southern side, where the deeper water is to be found. Anchor in 5.0 - 8.0 metres over sand and rock. The anchorage is very snug and only westerly winds will give any problems.}} | | text= Cala Lunga is a long and narrow inlet on the west coast of Razzoli island, sheltered from all directions except W. Approach from due west, keeping close to the southern side, where the deeper water is to be found. Anchor in 5.0 - 8.0 metres over sand and rock. The anchorage is very snug and only westerly winds will give any problems.}} | ||
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The island is a protected area and anchoring or unauthorised landing is forbidden. The island's famous '''Spiaggia Rosa''' (Pink Beach) was closed to tourism in 1998 to protect its unique ecosystem and has only recently been re-opened for carefully supervised visits on a trial basis. | The island is a protected area and anchoring or unauthorised landing is forbidden. The island's famous '''Spiaggia Rosa''' (Pink Beach) was closed to tourism in 1998 to protect its unique ecosystem and has only recently been re-opened for carefully supervised visits on a trial basis. | ||
Revision as of 09:50, 27 July 2017
Maddalena archipelago
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The Maddalena archipelago, which takes its name from the principal island, Isola Maddalena, is a group of seven islands lying on the southern side of the Strait of Bonifacio between Corsica and Sardinia. National park status protects the islands from unsympathetic development and the beautiful sandy coves and cobalt blue waters surrounding the islands make them one of the most idyllic cruising grounds to be found anywhere in the Mediterranean. Although there are traces of prehistoric occupation, the first substantial settlers were Roman, followed by Pisan and Genoan invaders, Corsican shepherds and finally 16th century Sards. The islands' strategic position have always attracted the attention of foreign powers, including the French under Napoleon Bonaparte (1793), the English under Admiral Nelson (1803), the Italians in the form of the Regia Marina Italiana (1887) and even American NATO forces (1973 - 2008). The archipelago is also famous in history as the place where the 19th century hero of Italian nationhood, Giuseppe Garibaldi, built his home (on Isola Caprera, now a museum). The island of Maddalena has a small, 130 berth marina, Marina Cala Gavetta, but the principal pleasure of a visit to the islands is the wonderful and largely unspoilt anchorages.
Charts
See Sardinia
Weather
See Italy - weather
Passages
See Mediterranean.
Contacts
Guardia Costiera
- VHF: 16
- Phone: Uffici 0789730632 - 0789799351; Sala Operativa - 0789736709
- Email: [email protected]
- Web: http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/la-maddalena
- Address: Loc. Punta Chiara - 07024 La Maddalena (OT)
- Working hours: Mo Tu We Th Fr 09:00-12:00, We-Th 15:00-16:30
There no particular dangers to be observed when approaching the islands, except for the infamous tendency of the Strait of Bonifacio to increase the prevailing wind strength by 1 or 2 Beaufort numbers in the straight and out to leeward. Detailed charts are essential, however, for navigating around and through the archipelago in view of the many rocky islets and reefs.
Entrance
All yachts visiting the Maddalena archipelago are required to purchase a permit from the National Park Authority. Permits are available for one day/15 days/one month and can be purchased online via the Permit System. If arriving without a permit, the (very diligent) park staff may charge the normal fee due plus an extra 30 per cent, so it is wise to purchase in advance if possible.
Berthing
Marina Cala Gavetta
Porto Massimo
E of Cala Gavetta
( more details needed)
Cala Mangiavolpe
Cala Camiciotto
Marina del Ponte
W of Cala Gavetta
( more details needed)
Nido D'Aquila
Cala Capo Ferrari
Anchorages
I. Maddelena
Cala Spalmatore
I. Caprera
Porto Palma
Cala Coticcio
Cala Napoletana
Cala Garibaldi
Cala Stagnali
Cala Portese
I. San Stefano
Cala di Villamarina
I. Sant Maria
Cala Santa Maria
Cala Muro
I. Razzoli
Cala Lunga
I. Budelli
The island is a protected area and anchoring or unauthorised landing is forbidden. The island's famous Spiaggia Rosa (Pink Beach) was closed to tourism in 1998 to protect its unique ecosystem and has only recently been re-opened for carefully supervised visits on a trial basis.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
- Chandlery in Maddalena
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Routes to/from
Popular routes, timing, etc.
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
- Maddalena archipelago at the Wikipedia
References & Publications
See Italy.
Comments
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- June 2003 --Atheneoflymington 17:38, 26 February 2010 (UTC)
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