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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olbia,_Sardinia Olbia] on the NE coast of [[Sardinia]] is one of the largest natural harbours in the Med. It is a very busy ferry port. It is famous for its mussels which are grown in large numbers on either side of the buoyed channel.
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Olbia, on the NE coast of [[Sardinia]], is one of the largest natural harbours in the Med. It is a very busy ferry and cruise ship port. It is famous for its mussels which are grown in large numbers on either side of the buoyed channel.
=== Charts  ===
=== Charts  ===
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==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
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* None reported
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''See [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==Local Weather==
==Local Weather==
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''See [[Italy#Climate_.26_Weather|Italy]]''.
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''See [[Italy#Climate_.26_Weather|Italy - weather]]''
==Security==
==Security==
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==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
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There is a long buoyed channel up to the harbour. Beware of ferries. Refer to official charts and publications.
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There is a long buoyed channel up to the harbour - beware of shipping. Refer to official charts and publications.
==Berthing Options==
==Berthing Options==
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Mooring on the Old Commercial Quay is free of charge, excellent protection and close to the city center. Water at the fuel station (5€/100L). No electricity. Once a week the garbage man comes to collect a garbage fee, this is probably a fraud. Sometimes harbour officials will ask you to move to make place for big yachts.
Mooring on the Old Commercial Quay is free of charge, excellent protection and close to the city center. Water at the fuel station (5€/100L). No electricity. Once a week the garbage man comes to collect a garbage fee, this is probably a fraud. Sometimes harbour officials will ask you to move to make place for big yachts.
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'''Note:''' the Old Commercial Quay was reported (June 2013) as closed for redevelopment
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'''Note (Summer 2013):''' The Old Commercial Quay is closed, the longer E-W part, for redevelopment of the adjacent car park and walkway. This work was supposed to be complete by August 1st but on August 9th the area is still fenced off. However, some boats are using the quay and occasionally being chased off by the Guardia Costiera.
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
====Marina di Olbia====
====Marina di Olbia====
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This is a very new marina on the south side of the bay. [http://www.marinadiolbia.it Marina di Olbia] is very clean and close to the airport. Pricing is at the very high end.  
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This is a very new marina on the south side of the bay. [http://www.marinadiolbia.it Marina di Olbia] is very clean and close to the airport. Pricing is at the very high end.  
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It is very close to the airport and one could theoretically walk to the marina. In practice this would be a long walk from the terminal. The taxis from the airport to the marina take about 10 minutes, so negotiate your price before starting the journey.
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It is so close to the airport one could theoretically walk to the marina however as the Marina run a free shuttle there is little point. Taxis from the airport to the marina take about 10 minutes, so negotiate your price before starting the journey.
The marina is huge and not yet fully developed. In the future there will be little shops and cafes, but they have not yet been built. There is one floating cafe only. A large supermarket is 10 minutes walk. It is within a small shopping mall. One is allowed to wheel your provisions back to the marina in a shopping trolley. The trolleys are collected and returned to the mall regularly.  The toilet block is within the building housing the ''capitinairia''. Therefore it can be a long walk from your berth.  
The marina is huge and not yet fully developed. In the future there will be little shops and cafes, but they have not yet been built. There is one floating cafe only. A large supermarket is 10 minutes walk. It is within a small shopping mall. One is allowed to wheel your provisions back to the marina in a shopping trolley. The trolleys are collected and returned to the mall regularly.  The toilet block is within the building housing the ''capitinairia''. Therefore it can be a long walk from your berth.  
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===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
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There is a good anchorage in front of the quay.  Anchor in 5.0 - 8.0 metres.  The holding is good in mud.
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There is a good anchorage in front of the Old Quay.  Anchor in 5.0 - 8.0 metres.  The holding is good in mud.
==Offshore Islands and Groups==
==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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None.
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===Tavolara===
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==

Revision as of 08:27, 9 August 2013

Olbia

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40°55′N, 9°30′E
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Olbia, on the NE coast of Sardinia, is one of the largest natural harbours in the Med. It is a very busy ferry and cruise ship port. It is famous for its mussels which are grown in large numbers on either side of the buoyed channel.

Charts

British Admiralty
1992 - 1:300,000 Portovecchio to Arbatax including Bonifacio Strait
1211 - 1:50.000 Capo Ferro to Coda Cavallo
Imray
M8 - 1:255,000 North Sardegna

Radio Nets

See World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

See Italy - weather

Security

Ensure your boat is locked when not on board. Theft has been reported in the past, including from boats at anchor.

Approach and Navigation

There is a long buoyed channel up to the harbour - beware of shipping. Refer to official charts and publications.

Berthing Options

Visiting yachts can either berth in the new Marina di Olbia or the Old Commercial Quay.

Mooring on the Old Commercial Quay is free of charge, excellent protection and close to the city center. Water at the fuel station (5€/100L). No electricity. Once a week the garbage man comes to collect a garbage fee, this is probably a fraud. Sometimes harbour officials will ask you to move to make place for big yachts.

Note (Summer 2013): The Old Commercial Quay is closed, the longer E-W part, for redevelopment of the adjacent car park and walkway. This work was supposed to be complete by August 1st but on August 9th the area is still fenced off. However, some boats are using the quay and occasionally being chased off by the Guardia Costiera.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Marina di Olbia

This is a very new marina on the south side of the bay. Marina di Olbia is very clean and close to the airport. Pricing is at the very high end.

It is so close to the airport one could theoretically walk to the marina however as the Marina run a free shuttle there is little point. Taxis from the airport to the marina take about 10 minutes, so negotiate your price before starting the journey.

The marina is huge and not yet fully developed. In the future there will be little shops and cafes, but they have not yet been built. There is one floating cafe only. A large supermarket is 10 minutes walk. It is within a small shopping mall. One is allowed to wheel your provisions back to the marina in a shopping trolley. The trolleys are collected and returned to the mall regularly. The toilet block is within the building housing the capitinairia. Therefore it can be a long walk from your berth.

The marina is out of the main town of Olbia. There are buses into town. The bus stop is by the supermarket. A taxi takes 15 minutes and is quite costly. The marina is a safe place to leave a yacht over the winter, but there are very few live-aboards.

Anchorages

There is a good anchorage in front of the Old Quay. Anchor in 5.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in mud.

Offshore Islands and Groups

Tavolara

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

There are a couple of reasonable chandleries in the town. Large supermarket close to the Old Commercial Quay

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
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Water
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Electricity
Give details on electricity

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

This is a busy little town in the summer with a number of pizzerias, shops, 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/Passages To/From

See Mediterranean.

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

References & Publications

See Italy.

Personal Notes

  • August 2009: Tied alongside Old Commercial (Brin) Quay. Very few bollards, but can tie to metal plates that lift close to edge of quay. Only charge was official who came round in the morning charging €5 for garbage irrespective of whether you had garbage. Several boats anchored off to S of quay. Lively and attractive town. Good chandleries. I liked it. --Wayward United Kingdom Icon.png
  • July 2011 Garbage charge was collected once a week mostly on Sunday, 5€/day.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

  • Updated following visit to Marina di Olbia in October 2012 on Zebahdy.


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