Palau, Sardinia
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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 |
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| Imray | M8 - 1:255,000 North Sardegna |
Weather
See Sardinia - weather.
Passages
See Mediterranean.
Islands
The main islands of the Maddalena group, Isola Caprera, Isola Santo Stefano and Isola La Maddalena, lie under a mile to the NE.
Communication
Ufficio Locale Marittimo di Palau
- Phone: +39 (78) 9709419
- 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
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
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.
See also Maddalena archipelago for a selection of berthing options.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Porto Turistico - Yachts berth at the municipal marina, which provides 400 berths for yachts of up to 18.0 metres and draft of up to 3.5 metres. See the separate page for details.
West of Palau
Marina Di Porto Rafael
Marina Di Porto Rafael [[Palau, Sardinia#Marina Di Porto Rafael|Marina Di Porto Rafael]] (Yacht Club Porto Rafael) 41°11.752'N, 009°21.950'E Pontoons of the yacht club are located at the W shore of the Punta Sardegna, at the NW of Palau. 70 berths (5 in transit); LOA <40 m; draft 3-6 m. Tel: +39 0789 700302, mob: +39 338 5921318.
Warning: There is no protection from N-SE.
- [email protected]; Tel: +39 (789) 700 302; Fax: +39 (789) 700 291; Mob: +39 (338) 5921318; VHF channel XX
- Address: Casela Postale n 13, Localita Punta Stropello, 07020 Palau (OT), Sardinia, Italy
East of Palau
Marina di Cala Capra
Marina di Cala Capra [[Palau, Sardinia#Marina di Cala Capra|Marina di Cala Capra]] 41°10.057'N, 009°25.334'E Anchorages
Palau buoy field
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 [[Palau, Sardinia#Rada di Mezzo Schifo|Rada di Mezzo Schifo]] 41°11.1′N, 9°22.32′E Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | In the marina |
| Electricity | In marina |
| Toilets | In the marina |
| Showers | In the marina |
| Laundry | In the marina |
| Garbage | In the marina |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel |  Fuel station [[Palau, Sardinia#Fuel station|Fuel station]] 41°10.811'N, 009°23.183'E on the quay (0700 - 2000)
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| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Yard with full range of engine and electrical repairs. Travel lift (60T). Diver available. |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | Car and motorbike rentals in the town. |
Provisioning
Some grocery shops in town.
Eating out
There are some restaurants in town.
Transportation
- Buses to Olbia and its airport, to Santa Teresa Gallura.
- Frequent ferries by Delcomar and Maddalena Lines connect La Maddalena port with the port of Palau in Sardinia.
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.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Palau, Sardinia at the Wikipedia
- Porto Turistico at the official tourist portal of Palau
References
See Italy.
Comments
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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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