Porto Rotondo
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Porto Rotondo is a smart, purpose-built marina and residential development on the famous Costa Smeralda of Sardinia between Punta Nuraghe and Punta Volpe about five miles south of the Maddalena archipelago. Although less famous than its upmarket neighbour Porto Cervo 15 miles to the north, it is in many ways a less pretentious and architecturally more attractive haven for a yacht cruising the NE coast of Sardinia. Developed from the 1960s onwards by a Venetian-led consortium, the harbour has a decidedly Venetian flavour to it - the main square is even called Piazzetta San Marco.
Charts
See Sardinia.
Weather
See Italy.
Passages
See Mediterranean.
Islands
There are three small islands, Isola Soff'i, I'sola Le Camere and Isola Mortorio, five miles to the NNE. The islands are a lesser-known part of the Maddalena Archipelago National Park.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approach is free from dangers, although strong northerlies send a swell down into the entrance. A course of 130 degrees leads straight through the entrance.
Berthing
The entire inlet of Porto Rotondo is organized as a marina.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina di Porto Rotondo
Marina di Porto Rotondo [[Porto Rotondo#Marina di Porto Rotondo|Marina di Porto Rotondo]] 41°01.753'N, 009°32.674'E The marina has a total of 650 berths on concrete quays, of which 65 are supposedly reserved for yachts in transit. Depths range from 1.0 - 6.0 metres. Yachts of up to 80 metres can be accommodated (although the very biggest yacths will be berthed on the outside quay). The marina offers a full range of services, including water and electricity at all berths, WCs and showers, WiFi (against payment), slipway, crane (5T) and travel lift (20T) and fuel station.
- [email protected]; Tel: +39 (789) 34 203; Fax: +39 (789) 34 368; VHF channel 09
- Address: Marina di Porto Rotondo , Ufficio Direzionale Marina Casella Postale n. 328, 07026 Porto Rotondo (OT), Italy
- Hours: Summer: morning: 8:30 - 13:00; afternoon: 15:30 - 19:00; Winter: 8:30 - 13:00; afternoon: 15:30 - 18:00
Gulf of Marinella
Porto Oro Palumbalza
Porto Oro Palumbalza [[Porto Rotondo#Porto Oro Palumbalza|Porto Oro Palumbalza]] 41°00.598'N, 009°33.250'E Located in the Gulf of Marinella at a tiny private harbour of a hotel complex connected to the sea by 50m long 15m wide channel. 45 berths (3 in transit ?); LOA < 15m; draft 1.8-3 m.
- [email protected]; Tel: +39 (287) 369 100; Fax: +39 (287) 369 110; VHF channel 09
- Hours: 8:00-20:00
Anchorages
There are several anchorages to the west of Porto Rotondo in the Gulf of Cugnana and to the east in the Gulf of Marinella. The anchorages get very busy in high season. Less busy and better sheltered is the delightful Cala di Volpe five miles to the north, where a yacht can anchor in 5.0 -10.0 metres of crystal clear water over a white sand bottom.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | at all berths |
| Electricity | at all berths |
| Toilets | In both marinas |
| Showers | In both marinas |
| Laundry | In both marinas |
| Garbage | In the marinas |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel station |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Mechanical and electrical repairs can be organized through the harbour office |
| Internet | WiFi In both marinas |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | Several rental outlets in marina |
Provisioning
Minimarket and boutiques in the marina.
Eating out
Several bars and restaurants around the marina.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
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
List links external to the wiki such as in Wikipedia & Wikivoyage.
References
See Italy.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Porto Rotondo and this page's details validated:
- June 2003 --Atheneoflymington 13:38, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
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