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{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Adriatic Sea|Italy|Adriatic Coast of Italy}} | {{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Adriatic Sea|Italy|Adriatic Coast of Italy}} | ||
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- | | image= | + | | lat= 42.35| lon=14.42567 |
- | | imagetext= | + | | name= Ortona |
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- | The town of Ortona lies on the Adriatic coast of [[Italy]] 20 miles NW | + | | zoom= 14 |
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+ | | summary= The town of '''Ortona''' lies on the Adriatic coast of [[Italy]] 20 miles NW from the harbour of [[Porto di Vasto]] and 10 miles SW from the port of [[Pescara]]. Today Ortona is primarily a commercial and fishing harbour, although there is a section of the harbour which has been turned into a small p''orto turistico'' providing berths for yachts of up to 18 metres. | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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- | == | + | ==Weather== |
- | + | During the summer months, the prevailing winds in the Adriatic are light to moderate coastal sea breezes. In spring and autumn, northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the northern Adriatic, where the much-feared “bora” is caused by high pressure over the mountains to the NE coupled with low pressure over southern Italy. Fortunately, the fiercest “bora” is normally to be expected in the winter months. Thunderstorms are occasionally experienced in spring and especially autumn and can be accompanied by violent winds of gale force and above. Luckily they are rarely long-lasting. In the southern Adriatic, the “Scirocco”, a S/SE wind blowing up from North Africa which can last for several days, is more common. Unlike the “bora”, which can arrive without warning, a “scirocco” tends to build in strength over 24-48 hours, sometimes reaching gale force (especially in winter). | |
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- | During the summer months the prevailing winds in the Adriatic are light to moderate coastal | + | |
Sources for weather information: | Sources for weather information: | ||
- | * There is a continuous ( | + | * There is a continuous (computerized 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 | * The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 | ||
* Navtex weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia) | * Navtex weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia) | ||
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+ | ==Passages== | ||
+ | ''See [[Adriatic_Sea#Passages|Adriatic]]''. | ||
==Islands== | ==Islands== | ||
* [[Tremiti Islands]] | * [[Tremiti Islands]] | ||
- | == | + | ==Communication== |
- | + | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | |
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- | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
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- | + | ==Navigation== | |
+ | Ortona is easily identified from distance, with its castle and cathedral conspicuous on the hill behind the long harbour breakwaters. A tall lighthouse on the NW side of the harbour is conspicuous from N. In the approach from N, stay at least 300 metres offshore to avoid the artificial reef protecting the beach. In the SW corner of the harbour, W of the yacht pontoons, beware of rocky outcrops just off the quay. The harbour is entered from due E. Berths for visiting yachts lie to port behind the mole extending NNW from the southern breakwater. | ||
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+ | ==Berthing== | ||
+ | {{poi | lat= 42.34921| lon=14.41335 | ||
+ | | type= harbour | ||
+ | | name= Porto di Ortona | ||
+ | | altname= | ||
+ | | url = http://www.portiditalia.it/porti/abruzzo/porto-di-ortona/ | ||
+ | | zoom= 15 | ||
+ | | portofentry= | ||
+ | | image= OrtonaHarbour.jpg | ||
+ | | imagetext= Ortona harbour from NW | ||
+ | | text= Visiting yachts normally berth on the seasonal pontoons (1 May - 30 September) or associated quays operated by the so-called '''Marina di Ortona''' at the SW corner of the harbour behind the protective mole. There are around 200 berths (fewer out of season) here for yachts up to 18 metres. Depths at the pontoons and quays range from 3.0 - 4.0 metres. Laid moorings at all berths. Facilities include: water and electricity. | ||
+ | : {{email|info@marinadiortona.it}}; Tel: {{phone|39|085|906 4432}}; VHF channel 12 | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | + | None. | |
- | + | ==Anchorages== | |
- | Anchoring is possible at the SW corner of the harbour clear of the yacht berths and moorings in depths of 4.0 - 5.0 metres. | + | Anchoring is possible at the SW corner of the harbour clear of the yacht berths and moorings in depths of 4.0 - 5.0 metres. The holding is good in mud. |
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- | + | |header|Facilities | |
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- | + | |Water| On the pontoons and quays | |
- | + | |Electricity| On the pontoons and quays | |
+ | |Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Showers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Laundry| N/A (Not Available) | ||
+ | |Garbage| Bins near the pontoons | ||
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- | + | |Fuel| Fuel station on the quay | |
- | {{ | + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} |
- | + | |Chandlers| None | |
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- | + | |header|Services | |
- | + | |Repairs| Yard on SW side of harbour. Slipway (90 T). Mobile crane (120 T). Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood, fiberglass and steel hull repairs. Sail repairs. Divers | |
+ | |Internet| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| Rental outlets in the town | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | ==== | + | ==Provisioning== |
+ | Numerous provisions shops in the town. | ||
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+ | ==Eating out== | ||
Numerous restaurants and pizzerias in the town. | Numerous restaurants and pizzerias in the town. | ||
- | ==== | + | ==Transportation== |
- | + | * Buses to most local destinations from the town. | |
+ | * Railway station with connections to most destinations. | ||
- | ==== | + | ==Tourism== |
- | + | ====History==== | |
+ | Ortona was an ancient settlement (Bronze Age remains have recently been discovered in the town). Ortona was an important harbour for the Byzantines and later the Franks. The town walls and castle were constructed in the 15th century when the town was part of the Kingdom of Sicily. Later, Ortona was a key component of the Gustav Line, the defensive line constructed by the Nazi forces against the invading Allied troops during World War II. The town was the scene of savage fighting between the Nazis and attacking Canadian forces. | ||
- | ==== | + | ====Places to Visit==== |
- | + | {{Image right| OrtonaCastle.jpg| The 15th century castle of Ortona }} | |
+ | {{Image right| Maiella.jpg| Typical landscape of the Parco Nazionale della Majella}} | ||
- | + | The town of Ortona is not especially exciting. The castle is worth a brief visit. However, Ortona is only some 35 kilometres from the Parco Nazionale della Majella with its wild, mountainous landscape and rare wildlife, including wolf, bear, chamois, otter and golden eagle and other than [[Pescara]] is probably the best place to base yourself for a visit. | |
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Forums== |
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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- | == | + | ==Links== |
* {{wikipedia}} | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
+ | * {{Wikivoyage}} | ||
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- | ==References | + | ==References== |
- | ''See [[Italy#References | + | ''See [[Italy#References|Italy]]''. |
- | {{Comments | + | {{Comments}} |
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{{Verified by}} | {{Verified by}} | ||
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* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:30, 4 January 2011 (UTC) | * Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:30, 4 January 2011 (UTC) | ||
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Ortona
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The town of Ortona lies on the Adriatic coast of Italy 20 miles NW from the harbour of Porto di Vasto and 10 miles SW from the port of Pescara. Today Ortona is primarily a commercial and fishing harbour, although there is a section of the harbour which has been turned into a small porto turistico providing berths for yachts of up to 18 metres.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 200
- Italian
- 922
- 33
Weather
During the summer months, the prevailing winds in the Adriatic are light to moderate coastal sea breezes. In spring and autumn, northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the northern Adriatic, where the much-feared “bora” is caused by high pressure over the mountains to the NE coupled with low pressure over southern Italy. Fortunately, the fiercest “bora” is normally to be expected in the winter months. Thunderstorms are occasionally experienced in spring and especially autumn and can be accompanied by violent winds of gale force and above. Luckily they are rarely long-lasting. In the southern Adriatic, the “Scirocco”, a S/SE wind blowing up from North Africa which can last for several days, is more common. Unlike the “bora”, which can arrive without warning, a “scirocco” tends to build in strength over 24-48 hours, sometimes reaching gale force (especially in winter).
Sources for weather information:
- There is a continuous (computerized 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 covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia)
Passages
See Adriatic.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Ortona is easily identified from distance, with its castle and cathedral conspicuous on the hill behind the long harbour breakwaters. A tall lighthouse on the NW side of the harbour is conspicuous from N. In the approach from N, stay at least 300 metres offshore to avoid the artificial reef protecting the beach. In the SW corner of the harbour, W of the yacht pontoons, beware of rocky outcrops just off the quay. The harbour is entered from due E. Berths for visiting yachts lie to port behind the mole extending NNW from the southern breakwater.
Berthing
Porto di Ortona
Visiting yachts normally berth on the seasonal pontoons (1 May - 30 September) or associated quays operated by the so-called Marina di Ortona at the SW corner of the harbour behind the protective mole. There are around 200 berths (fewer out of season) here for yachts up to 18 metres. Depths at the pontoons and quays range from 3.0 - 4.0 metres. Laid moorings at all berths. Facilities include: water and electricity.
- [email protected]; Tel: +39 (085) 906 4432; VHF channel 12
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Anchoring is possible at the SW corner of the harbour clear of the yacht berths and moorings in depths of 4.0 - 5.0 metres. The holding is good in mud.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | On the pontoons and quays |
Electricity | On the pontoons and quays |
Toilets | ? |
Showers | ? |
Laundry | N/A (Not Available) |
Garbage | Bins near the pontoons |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Fuel station on the quay |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | Yard on SW side of harbour. Slipway (90 T). Mobile crane (120 T). Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood, fiberglass and steel hull repairs. Sail repairs. Divers |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | Rental outlets in the town |
Provisioning
Numerous provisions shops in the town.
Eating out
Numerous restaurants and pizzerias in the town.
Transportation
- Buses to most local destinations from the town.
- Railway station with connections to most destinations.
Tourism
History
Ortona was an ancient settlement (Bronze Age remains have recently been discovered in the town). Ortona was an important harbour for the Byzantines and later the Franks. The town walls and castle were constructed in the 15th century when the town was part of the Kingdom of Sicily. Later, Ortona was a key component of the Gustav Line, the defensive line constructed by the Nazi forces against the invading Allied troops during World War II. The town was the scene of savage fighting between the Nazis and attacking Canadian forces.
Places to Visit
The town of Ortona is not especially exciting. The castle is worth a brief visit. However, Ortona is only some 35 kilometres from the Parco Nazionale della Majella with its wild, mountainous landscape and rare wildlife, including wolf, bear, chamois, otter and golden eagle and other than Pescara is probably the best place to base yourself for a visit.
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
References
See Italy.
Comments
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