Porto Cervo

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Porto Cervo, Sardinia

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41°08.19′N, 09°32.35′E
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Porto Cervo
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The foundations for Porto Cervo were laid in the 1960s, when a consortium led by the then Aga Khan began the development of the Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast) along the enchanting NE coast of Sardinia. The original development, now known as Porto Vecchio, is at the SE end of the inlet. Further into the inlet on the NW side is the newer harbour, which incorporates the exclusive Costa Smeralda Yacht Club and a luxury hotel and villa development. The name (Cervo means ‘stag’ in Italian) comes from the branching shape of the inlet, which resembles the tines of a stag’s antlers. Be prepared to blow your cruising budget if you moor here for long - or alternatively anchor in the sandy cove to the north of the breakwater (get there early as there’s not much room to swing).

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Approach

The inlet of Porto Cervo can be hard to spot as you sail along the coast, but there is generally a substantial amount of traffic coming in and out to guide you. There are dangerous shoals along the coast to the north and yachts should keep well off if approaching from this direction.

Berthing options

A visiting yacht has the option of berthing in the expensive Porto Cervo Marina or anchoring in the small cove at the entrance (where there is only room for 2-3 yachts at anchor). Call Porto Cervo Marina on VHF channel 09. Telephone: +39 (0)789 905111. E-mail: [email protected].

Weather

The inlet is very sheltered and only easterlies (which are fortunately rare) might give a problem to yachts in the anchorage

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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Porto Cervo Marina is in the upper part of the inlet and consists of a breakwater extending from the northern shore and sheltering seven pontoons offering berths for 720 yachts, of which 80 are supposedly reserved for yachts in transit. Maximum length is 100 metres (although if your yacht is that big, you can let your uniformed crew worry about it). The harbour of Porto Vecchio is at the SE end of the inlet and consists of a long concrete quay reserved for pleasure craft and large vessels and a floating small craft pontoon. Depths in the inlet vary from 7.0 metres to 1.7 metres. Water and electricity at all berths. Slipway. Mobile crane and travel lift.

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Anchorages

It is possible for just 2-3 yachts to anchor in the small cove at the entrance to the inlet, although swinging room is very limited. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres. The holding is good in sand. In addition to this anchorage, there are sheltered anchorages to the south at Cala Volpe (six miles) and to the north in Isola Caprera and the west in the Gulf of Arzachena (five to six miles).

Tourism & things to do ashore

The development is attractive (though not as much as Porto Rotondo), especially the older Porto Vecchio part. The newer harbour is both more modern and more glitzy but has less character. Well worth the climb is the beautiful church of Stella Maris overlooking the harbour, which has an unusual portico supported by menhir-like columns and a ‘Gaudi-like’ feel to the whole design, with lots of curved surfaces and wrought iron elements.

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Offshore Islands

The Maddalena archipelago is about 6 miles to the NNW.

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