Portisco
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Portisco, Sardinia
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Portisco is a purpose-built leisure development and harbour on the NE coast of Sardinia at the entrance of the Gulf of Cugnana, barely a mile W of the older marina development of Porto Rotondo. The harbour contains a purpose-built marina, Marina di Portisco, with a total of 589 berths for yachts of up to 100 metres, of which 83 are reserved for yachts in transit. It is a good stop-off point for cruising 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 excellent all-round shelter from all directions.
Passages
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
The main islands of the Maddalena group, Isola Caprera, Isola Santo Stefano and Isola La Maddalena, lie around 12.0 miles to the N. The islets of Isola Soffi and Isola Mortorio lie five miles to the NE.
The harbour is entered from due S between a long N-S breakwater and a dog-leg breakwater protecting the marina from S and E. Depths in the approach are 10-12 metres and in the marina from 3.0 – 9.0 metres.
Berthing
Yachts berth in the Marina di Portisco on a series of ten pontoons, which provide 589 berths for yachts of up to 90 metres and draft of up to 8.5 metres. See separate Wiki page for details.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
See Marina di Portisco.
Anchorages
Golfo di Cugnana
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, electrical and hull repairs. Travel lift (70T). Mobile crane (45T). Diver available.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station on the quay (0800 - 2000). Water and electricity on the pontoons.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Portisco 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.
 I’Muri necropolis |
 Coddu Ecchiu ‘giant’s tomb’ |
 Valle della Luna |
Grocery & Supply Stores
Some limited food shopping in the leisure development.
Eateries
- Pizzeria at the marina
- Yacht club bar/restaurant
Internet/WiFi
In the marina.
Laundry
In the marina.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
In the marina.
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
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Date of member's last visit to Portisco and this page's details validated:
- February 2016 (Compiled from web research; please update if you visit) --Atheneoflymington
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