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Latest revision as of 15:04, 11 May 2018
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 Porto Torres from SE. Marina Turritana (right); Marina Cormorana (left |
The large commercial port of Porto Torres is situated on the N coast of the island of Sardinia, 15 miles WSW of Castelsardo and 10 miles SE of the small harbour of Stintino.
A man-made harbour dating back to Roman times, Porto Torres was once the most important port in Sardinia after Cagliari.
Today it is a major centre for production of chemicals and an important transport hub for ferries to the S of France and Spain. The industrial harbour is unsuitable for yachts, but the smaller, commercial harbour on the E, where the ferries berth, contains two small basins at its SE end which have been converted into marinas.
Charts
See Sardinia.
Weather
See Sardinia - weather.
Passages
See Mediterranean.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The 
industrial harbour [[Porto Torres#industrial harbour|industrial harbour]] °'N, °'E is clearly identifiable from some distance by the industrial development that surrounds it.
A relatively smaller, commercial harbour [[Porto Torres#commercial harbour|commercial harbour]] 40°50.82′N, 08°24.00′E where yachts berth is entered from NE between a long curving W breakwater and a shorter E one, keeping a careful watch for ferries leaving at speed.
Depths in the entrance are 7.0 - 8.0 metres. On entry, turn to port and follow the line of the E breakwater, which leads to the inner basins where the marinas are situated.
W of the industrial harbour lies a small private harbour of 
Marina Fiume Santo [[Porto Torres#Marina Fiume Santo|Marina Fiume Santo]] °'N, °'E which belongs to a boat yard, which is as of 2017 is on sale.
Entrance
Porto Torres is a port of entry for Italy. For details see Entrance: Italy.
Berthing
There are two berthing options, the two marinas in the inner basins. The commercial harbour is unsuitable for yachts.
Marina Turritana
At the N basin offers around 2215 berths for yachts up to 30 metres and maximum draft of 3 metres. Berths are stern or bows-to on five pontoons. Water and electricity at all berths. Lift out is possible for vessels 30T, 80T.
- [email protected]; Tel: +39 (795) 046 125; Mob: +39 (392) 737 0328 & +39 (335) 837 5002 (Michele); VHF channel 09
- Address: Darsena Esterna, Porto Torres, Sardinia 07046, Italy
- Hours:
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Marina Cormorano
Marina Cormorano [[Porto Torres#Marina Cormorano|Marina Cormorano]] (Cormorano Marina) 40°50.394'N, 008°24.213'E At the S basin offers around 150 berths for yachts up to 35 metres and a maximum draft of 4.0 metres. Berths are stern or bows-to on two long pontoons. Water and electricity at all berths. Wifi. Café/bar. Toilets and showers. ATM/cashpoint.
- [email protected]; Tel: +39 (795) 12 290; Fax: +39 (793) 15250; VHF channel 74
- Address: Darsena Isterna Porto, 07046 Porto Torres, Sardinia, Italy
- Hours:
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Anchorages
The nearest anchorage is in Stintino.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | In the marinas |
| Electricity | In the marinas |
| Toilets | In the marinas |
| Showers | In the marinas |
| Laundry | |
| Garbage | In the marinas |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | in the marinas |
| Bottled gas | |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Lift out facilities and most repairs possible at the Marina Turritana |
| Internet | |
| Mobile connectivity | |
| Vehicle rentals | Rental outlets in the town |
Provisioning
Supermarket and other provisions in the town.
Eating out
Numerous restaurants and pizzerias in the town.
Transportation
- Trains and buses to Sassari and onwards to other island destinations
- Ferries to Marseille and Toulon in France, Propriano in Corsica, Genoa and Civitavecchia in Italy and Barcelona in Spain
Tourism
The 11the century Basilico of San Gavino in the town is the largest Romanesque church in Sardinia. Much of the interior was constructed using materials from ancient Roman temples, including most of the columns. In the crypt are several fine Roman sarcophagi.
There are also a number of Neolithic and nuraghic remains within easy reach of Porto Torres.
Sassari -- the capital of the province and the 2nd largest city on Sardinia is just in 15 min. by a train from Porto Torres (alternatively take a bus).
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
- Porto Torres at the Wikipedia
- Porto Torres at the Wikivoyage
References
See Italy.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Porto Torres and this page's details validated:
- May 2003 --Atheneoflymington 17:16, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
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