Palau, Sardinia

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Palau, Sardinia
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Palau

Palau is a small harbour on the NE coast of Sardinia, some five miles NNW of Cannigione and immediately opposite the Maddalena group, for which it is the main ferry port. The harbour contain a secure marina, Porto Turistico, with around 400 berths for yachts of up to 18.0 metres. It is a good base for planning a visit to the national park of the Maddalena Islands and for exploring some of the impressive Nuraghic remains around Arzachena.

Charts

British Admiralty
1992 - 1:300,000 Portovecchio to Arbatax including Bonifacio Strait
1213 - 1:50.000 Bonifacio Strait
Imray
M8 - 1:255,000 North Sardegna

Weather

The harbour offers good all-round shelter from all directions except NE, from which direction it is partly protected by the Maddalena Islands. Gusts are possible from any direction in the approaches in view of the high land to either side.

Passages

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Contacts

Ufficio Locale Marittimo di Palau

Phone: 0789709419
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/organizzazione/ufficio-locale-marittimo-di-palau
Address: Porto Commerciale - Stazione Marittima - 07020 Palau (OT)
Working hours: Mo-Fr 9:00-12:00, Tu Th 14:30-16:30

Islands

The main islands of the Maddalena group, Isola Caprera, Isola Santo Stefano and Isola La Maddalena, lie under a mile to the NE.

Navigation

The entrance to the harbour is to the S of a large ferry quay, which is also used by naval vessels, and will not be seen until almost past the harbour if approaching from N. The entrance is approached from SE, when the mast of yachts on the marina pontoons will be visible.

Note: Beware of ferries arriving and departing at speed.

Berthing

Yachts berth at the municipal marina, Porto Turistico, which provides 400 berths for yachts of up to 18.0 metres and draft of up to 3.5 metres. See separate Wiki page for details.

Anchorages

Palau buoy field

Palau buoy field/wiki/Palau,_Sardinia#Palau_buoy_field
Buoy icon Palau buoy field [[Palau, Sardinia#Palau buoy field|Palau buoy field]] 41°10.803'N, 009°23.286'E

Just SE entrance to the marina. When the marina is full the yachts are sent to moor there. Note: anchorage in the bay is not allowed.

The buoy field is operated by the marina. A dinghy doc is located at the port side of the entrance to the marina.

Rada di Mezzo Schifo

Rada di Mezzo Schifo/wiki/Palau,_Sardinia#Rada_di_Mezzo_Schifo
Anchorage icon Rada di Mezzo Schifo [[Palau, Sardinia#Rada di Mezzo Schifo|Rada di Mezzo Schifo]] 41°11.1′N, 9°22.32′E
The nearest anchorage is in the wide bay of Rada di Mezzo Schifo just W of Punta Palau and around a mile WNW of the harbour. The bay is exposed with anything N in the wind. Anchor in the bay in sand in 5.0 - 10.0 metres. Alternatively it is possible to anchor in the harbour approaches, clear of the fairway, where it is sheltered from winds from NW round to E.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Yard with full range of engine and electrical repairs. Travel lift (60T). Diver available.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station on the quay (0700 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Palau is a secure spot to leave your yacht for a tour of some of the interesting Nuraghic remains for which the Arzachena area is renowned, especially the fortified dwelling of Nuraghe Malchittu, with its unusual passage construction; the ‘giants’ tombs’ of Coddu Ecchiu and Li Lolghi and the necropolis of I’Muri (which features Neolithic box tombs with concentric circles and stelae). Other locations worth visiting include the village of Luogosanto, nestling on top of a mountain, and the impressively sited village of Aggius, wedged between huge piles of solid granite. From there, one can continue through the Valle della Luna, an amazing gorge flanked by massive pillars of solid granite.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Supermarket and provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

In the marina.

Laundry

In the marina.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Car and motorbike rentals in the town.

Garbage Disposal

In the marina.

Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

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

Links to relevant websites.

References & Publications

See Italy.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Palau, Sardinia and this page's details validated:

  • February 2016 Compiled from web research; please update if you visit --Atheneoflymington
  • September 2012 --Vadim


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