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Marciana Marina
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Marciana Marina is situated on the NW coast of Elba, some eight miles west of Portoferraio. It is a useful point at which to break a passage from Bastia in Corsica to Portoferraio. The harbour is protected by a long breakwater, along which there are yacht berths. The breakwater encloses a large T-pontoon with more berths. The town is a good base for exploring the mountainous interior of the island or for ascending on the cable car to Monte Capanne.
Charts
British Admiralty 1999 - Livorno to Civitavecchia
Italian chart 193
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
Shelter is good in the harbour in the prevailing winds. However, strong winds with anything east in them cause an unpleasant swell. The harbour would probably become untenable in very strong easterlies.
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).
No hazards in the approach. The breakwater can be difficult to see on the approach from west, but the prominent tower at its root is a good landmark. Depths in the harbour range from 2.0 - 8.0 metres; along the breakwater from 4.0 - 8.0 metres.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
There is a pontoon at the extremity of the breakwater and another T-pontoon in the harbour. Both have laid moorings, which are administered by the Circulo della Vela Marciana Marina (call on VHF channel 09 or telephone +39 0565 99027 or e-mail: [email protected]). There are usually club staff in attendance to advise on mooring. Alternatively, anchor moor on the quay at the root of the breakwater, taking care to avoid the numerous mooring chains. The bottom is mud and mostly good holding.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Circulo della Vela Marciana Marina (http://www.cvmm.it/home.php).
Anchorages
- Golfo di Procchio
42°47.52′N, 10°14.82′E is 2.5 miles SE of Marciana Marina. Tuck into the northern end of the bay, clear of the small craft moorings. Holding is good in 4.0 - 6.0 metres on sand.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Mobile crane (50T). Some electrical and engine repairs.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel at the root of the small jetty NW of the T-pontoon (but very shallow water). Water and electricity are available at the club moorings.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
A trip inland to the picturesque mountain villages of Poggio and Marciana is worthwhile. The peak of Monte Capanne can be reached via a cable car system (the small cages used are not for those of a nervous disposition!).
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Grocery & Supply Stores
Good shopping in the town.
Eateries
Numerous restaurants and cafes along the harbour and inland.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
Bins around the harbour.
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 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:
- June 2003 --Athene of Lymington 16:09, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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