Propriano
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| - | Propriano is a small fishing town of 3,100 population situated at the head of the Gulf of Vallinco in [[Corsica]], roughly half way between [[Ajaccio]] and [[Bonifacio]]. An important port during the | + | Propriano is a small fishing town of 3,100 population situated at the head of the Gulf of Vallinco in [[Corsica]], roughly half way between [[Ajaccio]] and [[Bonifacio]]. An important port during the Genoese period, it was subsequently overtaken by its larger fellow harbours of [[Calvi]] and [[Ajaccio]] and is today a relatively quiet backwater with a growing tourist trade. The fishing harbour has been gradually converted into a small yacht marina with three basins sheltered by breakwaters. It is a convenient stop-off point to await favourable winds for crossing the infamous Straits of Bonifacio. |
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| + | Shelter in the Gulf of Vallinco is good, which can mislead unwary skippers into thinking that there are favourable conditions in the Straits of Bonifacio. It is important to check the forecast carefully before heading south. | ||
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| + | ''Also see [[Corsica#Weather|Corsica]]''. | ||
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| + | ==Passages== | ||
| + | * [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]] | ||
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| + | None. | ||
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
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| - | + | No dangers in the approach, but the space between the pontoons is small and leaves little room for manoeuvre. | |
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| - | + | [[Propriano]] is a port of entry/exit to [[France]]. | |
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The Port of Propriano can be called on VHF channel 09 or by telephone on +33 95 76 10 40. The harbour office is manned from 0730 to 2000 except for the lunch period of 1200 to 1400. | The Port of Propriano can be called on VHF channel 09 or by telephone on +33 95 76 10 40. The harbour office is manned from 0730 to 2000 except for the lunch period of 1200 to 1400. | ||
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The Port of Propriano has three basins capable of accommodating yachts on quays or pontoons, with a total of 80 berths allocated to visitors. Depths in the basins are from 3.7 to 6 metres. All the basins are small and there is limited space to manoeuvre. Water and electricity are available at all berths and there are showers and toilets. There is also a fuel station in the harbour. | The Port of Propriano has three basins capable of accommodating yachts on quays or pontoons, with a total of 80 berths allocated to visitors. Depths in the basins are from 3.7 to 6 metres. All the basins are small and there is limited space to manoeuvre. Water and electricity are available at all berths and there are showers and toilets. There is also a fuel station in the harbour. | ||
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There are several sheltered coves to the north side of the Gulf of Vallinco, although they would be uncomfortable with anything west in the wind and untenable in strong southerlies. | There are several sheltered coves to the north side of the Gulf of Vallinco, although they would be uncomfortable with anything west in the wind and untenable in strong southerlies. | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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==Things to do ashore== | ==Things to do ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
| - | The town itself has a number of 16th century buildings but is not in itself very exciting. Propriano is, however, a good base to leave your yacht and hire a car or scooter to visit the remarkable a Neolithic site of Filitosa, with its unusual carved menhirs and a later Bronze Age ‘torre’ structure with subterranean chambers. You can continue on from there to the charming hill town of Sartène, which is spectacularly sited and has a picturesque old quarter with narrow passages and stepped streets. From here, it is a short trip to the Neolithic alignments of Paddaghiu, an isolated and mysterious sitewhere almost 260 stones are set in a series of rows. | + | The town itself has a number of 16th century buildings but is not in itself very exciting. Propriano is, however, a good base to leave your yacht and hire a car or scooter to visit the remarkable a Neolithic site of Filitosa, with its unusual carved menhirs and a later Bronze Age ‘torre’ structure with subterranean chambers. You can continue on from there to the charming hill town of Sartène, which is spectacularly sited and has a picturesque old quarter with narrow passages and stepped streets. From here, it is a short trip to the Neolithic alignments of Paddaghiu, an isolated and mysterious sitewhere almost 260 stones are set in a series of rows. |
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<center><gallery caption="Gallery" widths="345px" heights="200px" perrow="2"> | <center><gallery caption="Gallery" widths="345px" heights="200px" perrow="2"> | ||
Image:Filitosa1.jpg|The Neolithic site of Filitosa | Image:Filitosa1.jpg|The Neolithic site of Filitosa | ||
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====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ||
In the town. | In the town. | ||
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====Laundry==== | ====Laundry==== | ||
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====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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| - | ''See [[France# | + | ''See [[France#References|France]]''. |
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Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
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* April 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 14:54, 24 January 2010 (UTC) | * April 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 14:54, 24 January 2010 (UTC) | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:15, 22 August 2018
| Propriano
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 The harbour of Propriano |
Propriano is a small fishing town of 3,100 population situated at the head of the Gulf of Vallinco in Corsica, roughly half way between Ajaccio and Bonifacio. An important port during the Genoese period, it was subsequently overtaken by its larger fellow harbours of Calvi and Ajaccio and is today a relatively quiet backwater with a growing tourist trade. The fishing harbour has been gradually converted into a small yacht marina with three basins sheltered by breakwaters. It is a convenient stop-off point to await favourable winds for crossing the infamous Straits of Bonifacio.
Charts
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- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
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- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
Shelter in the Gulf of Vallinco is good, which can mislead unwary skippers into thinking that there are favourable conditions in the Straits of Bonifacio. It is important to check the forecast carefully before heading south.
Also see Corsica.
Passages
Islands
None.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
No dangers in the approach, but the space between the pontoons is small and leaves little room for manoeuvre.
Entrance
Propriano is a port of entry/exit to France.
Submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.
Berthing
The Port of Propriano can be called on VHF channel 09 or by telephone on +33 95 76 10 40. The harbour office is manned from 0730 to 2000 except for the lunch period of 1200 to 1400.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
The Port of Propriano has three basins capable of accommodating yachts on quays or pontoons, with a total of 80 berths allocated to visitors. Depths in the basins are from 3.7 to 6 metres. All the basins are small and there is limited space to manoeuvre. Water and electricity are available at all berths and there are showers and toilets. There is also a fuel station in the harbour.
Anchorages
There are several sheltered coves to the north side of the Gulf of Vallinco, although they would be uncomfortable with anything west in the wind and untenable in strong southerlies.
Yacht Repairs and Services
List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
At all berths in the harbour.
Things to do ashore
Tourism
The town itself has a number of 16th century buildings but is not in itself very exciting. Propriano is, however, a good base to leave your yacht and hire a car or scooter to visit the remarkable a Neolithic site of Filitosa, with its unusual carved menhirs and a later Bronze Age ‘torre’ structure with subterranean chambers. You can continue on from there to the charming hill town of Sartène, which is spectacularly sited and has a picturesque old quarter with narrow passages and stepped streets. From here, it is a short trip to the Neolithic alignments of Paddaghiu, an isolated and mysterious sitewhere almost 260 stones are set in a series of rows.
 The Neolithic site of Filitosa |
 Carved menhir, Filitosa |
 Mountain village of Sartene |
 Neolithic alignments of Paddaghiu |
Grocery & Supply Stores
Small shops in the town.
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
In the town.
Laundry
Garbage Disposal
Bins in the marina.
Transportation
List 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
- Propriano at the Wikipedia
References
See France.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit. Personal experiences?
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Date of member's last visit to Propriano and this page's details validated:
- April 2003 --Atheneoflymington 14:54, 24 January 2010 (UTC)
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