Olbia
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====I. Tavolara and I. Molara==== | ====I. Tavolara and I. Molara==== | ||
In the S of the Golfo di Olbia are Isola Tavolara and Isola Molara. In the area between these islands and the coast of Sardinia are several spectacular anchorages. I. Tavolara itself is a huge block of granite, a feature that makes a landmark for miles around. | In the S of the Golfo di Olbia are Isola Tavolara and Isola Molara. In the area between these islands and the coast of Sardinia are several spectacular anchorages. I. Tavolara itself is a huge block of granite, a feature that makes a landmark for miles around. | ||
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| + | Also referred to as Brandinghi, this bay is just to the S of the Isola Molara, around Capo Coda Cavallo. Beware the Testa di Moro rock awash in the centre of the entrance, c. 1/3 Nm S of I. Ruia. Good holding several places in sand. Exposed to E-SE. | ||
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| + | In the SW corner of Brandinchi is the Marina di Puntaldia. This marina likes to be slightly more expensive than Porto Cervo so to be avoided in high summer unless with very deep pockets. | ||
==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
Revision as of 17:18, 10 August 2013
Olbia
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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
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.
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 on the Old Commercial Quay (free). Mooring on the Old Commercial Quay offers excellent protection and is 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 (the longer E-W part) is closed 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 though pricing is at the higher end (to put this in perspective in August 2013 an 8.5m boat in Olbia was €49/night, the list price at Marina di Puntaldia, some 20Nm away, was €89/night). It is so close to the airport one could theoretically walk to the marina; however, as the Marina runs 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). You are 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 capitenaria, therefore it can be a long walk from your berth.
The marina is out of the centre of Olbia, but 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 in 5.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in mud with little fetch whatever the wind direction. There are many additional anchorages around the Golfo di Olbia.
Golfo Aranci
In the N of the Golfo di Olbia is the Golfo Aranci. An anchorage just to the west of a small harbour with some facilities ashore.
I. Tavolara and I. Molara
In the S of the Golfo di Olbia are Isola Tavolara and Isola Molara. In the area between these islands and the coast of Sardinia are several spectacular anchorages. I. Tavolara itself is a huge block of granite, a feature that makes a landmark for miles around.
Porto Brandinchi
Also referred to as Brandinghi, this bay is just to the S of the Isola Molara, around Capo Coda Cavallo. Beware the Testa di Moro rock awash in the centre of the entrance, c. 1/3 Nm S of I. Ruia. Good holding several places in sand. Exposed to E-SE.
In the SW corner of Brandinchi is the Marina di Puntaldia. This marina likes to be slightly more expensive than Porto Cervo so to be avoided in high summer unless with very deep pockets.
Offshore Islands and Groups
See above
Marine Services
Marine Stores
There are a couple of reasonable chandleries in the town, both having Camping Gaz.
- A ferramenta/nautico on the Via di Filippi, entrance in a yard just before the Banco di Sardegna
- Chandlery at the waterfront end of Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
Repairs/Yards
There are many yards and repair facilities around Olbia
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Available from Marina and ???
- Water
- Available from Marina (charge in at least high season)
- Electricity
- Availablle in Marina
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
This is a busy little town in the summer with a number of pizzerias, shops, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Large supermarket close to the Old Commercial Quay, it is possible to moor a dinghy within 150m of the entrance.
Eateries
Many around town
Internet/WiFi
None noted from off the Old Quay, perhaps in the Marina. Also cafes in town offering internet access.
Laundry
Self service laundry (search Google for lavandaria a gettoni) on Via Porto Romano, Sole Di Lorena Pischedda. There may also be a mobile service wash available at the Old Quay.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Available in town
Garbage Disposal
Use public bins located around town
Transportation
- Airport with links to some European and Italian cities
- Island bus services by ARST
- Local buses around Olbia
- Shuttle bus from marina to airport
- Taxis from marina to airport (10 minutes)
Routes/Passages To/From
See Mediterranean
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
- July 2011 Garbage charge was collected once a week mostly on Sunday, 5€/day.
Last Visited
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
- Updated whilst anchored off the Old Quay --RobbieW 07:32, 10 August 2013 (BST)
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