Marina di Torregrande
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Marina di Torregrande or Marina di Torre Grande is a settlement in Oristano comune at the N end of the Gulf of Oristano on the W coast of Sardinia, 45 miles S of Alghero and a similar distance N of Portoscuso. The marina of Porto Turistico di Oristano is a mile W of the settlement.
Charts
See Sardinia
Weather
See Italy.
Passages
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
Isola di Mal di Ventre
10 miles NW.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The breakwaters of the marina are clearly identifiable on the E side of the channel leading to Stagno di Cabras. The marina is entered from E around the end of the long breakwater that protects it from S. Yellow buoys (lit at night) indicate the deepest water. However, depths cannot be relied on and it is unwise to attempt to enter with a yacht of over 1.5 metre draft.
Entrance
Torre Grande is a port of entry/exit to Italy.
Please submit details about facilities for checking-in, location of immigration & customs, etc.
Berthing
Porto Turistico di Oristano
Porto Turistico di Oristano [[Marina di Torregrande#Porto Turistico di Oristano|Porto Turistico di Oristano]] 39°54.173'N, 008°29.554'E The marina is located a mile W of the settlement, at the entrance to a large brackish lagoon, Stagno di Cabras. The marina offers around 400 berths for yachts up to 30 metres and maximum draft of 2.0 metres (but see above). Berths are stern or bows-to on a series of pontoons and associated quays. Water and electricity at all berths. Toilets and showers. Travel lift (65T) and mobile crane (25T). Most repairs possible. Call marina on VHF channel 09.
The marina habitually silts and depths are frequently little more than 2.0 metres, so it is only suitable for shoal draft yachts and entry is only possible in settled weather and never in southerly winds.Marinas & Yacht Clubs
See Porto Turistico di Oristano
Anchorages
- In N winds, it is possible to anchor off the beach to the E of the marina in 3.0 - 4.0 metres. The holding is good in sand.
- In settled conditions, it is also possible to anchor off the ruins of the ancient Punic settlement at Tharros two miles SW of the marina, on the E side of the Sinis Peninsula that encloses the Gulf of Oristano. This anchorage now (2013) has some mooring bouys to help protect the eelgrass, no charge was made for these and it is preferred that they are used if staying overnight. The anchorage makes a useful break on a trip south from Alghero toward the San Pietro island group
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
None reported.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel, water and electricity in the marina
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The settlement of Torre Grande is not particularly attractive. However, the lagoon inland from the marina, Stagno di Cabras, is rich in birdlife and is one of the most important wetlands in Sardinia. The ruins of Tharros, a city founded by Phoenicians in the 8th century BC and later occupied by the Carthaginians and Romans, are well worth a visit.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Supermarkets and other provisions in the town.
Eateries
Numerous restaurants and pizzerias in the town.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Rental outlets in the town.
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the harbour.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
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References & Publications
Also see Italy.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Marina di Torregrande and this page's details validated:
- May 2003 --Atheneoflymington 17:16, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
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