Portorosa
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Revision as of 07:11, 16 June 2011
Portorosa, Sicily, Italy
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Portorosa is a large, purpose-built leisure development and marina lying around 24 miles E of Capo d'Orlando and 12 miles SW of Capo di Milazzo. It provides every conceivable leisure facility, including a luxury hotel, restaurants and bars and can also undertake a range of yacht repairs.
Charts
- British Admiralty 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito; 172 - Isole Eolie
- Italian chart 916
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
The prevailing wind on the north coast of Sicily during the summer is a NW seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and send a heavy swell down onto the north coast. In winter, the gregale is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island and blow for several days.
Sources for weather forecasts:
- There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
- The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16.
- Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily).
Portorosa lies in the centre of a low, sandy bay running from Capo Tindari round to Capo Milazzo. The extensive complex of apartments and hotels is visible for some distance off. The harbour is entered from NE. With strong NE winds, caution should be exercised, as depths in the entrance are little more than 2.5 metres and could be dangerous with any swell.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Call Portorosa Marina on VHF channel 09. For advance reservations, e-mail to: [email protected]. Telephone: +39 0941 874560. Website: www.marinadiportorosa.com. Vessels with draught over 2.5 metres should call on VHF and wait for a marina RIB to guide them in. The marina office is immediately to starboard once through the entrance. The marina provides a total of 700 berths around the inner basins, all on laid moorings. Maximum length 35.0 metres. Depths in the basins range from 2.5 to 3.0 metres. Toilets and showers. Water and electricity at all berths. Typical daily berthing cost for up to 15 metre yacht: Euros 99 (15 June to 15 September); Euros 81 (15 April to 14 June); Euros 48 (1 November to 14 April).
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Boatyard: Bazia Portorosa Cantiere Navale (telephone: +39 0941 874210). Travel lift (70 T). Outdoor storage. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood, fiberglass and steel repairs. Sail repairs. Winter maintenance. Chandlery.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station on the quay to W of the entrance. Water and electricity at all berths.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Portorosa is a useful base to leave a yacht to explore the hinterland of Sicily, or even to take a ferry to the Aeolian Islands if the outlook is unsettled.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Minimarket in the marina.
Eateries
- Several restaurants and bars within the complex.
Internet/WiFi
Yes.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
Bins on the mole.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
- Small ferries to Aeolian Islands.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- Information compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 14:43, 17 November 2010 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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