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==Propriano, Corsica, France== | ==Propriano, Corsica, France== | ||
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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 period of Genoese occupation, 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. | 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 period of Genoese occupation, 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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==Weather== | ==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. | 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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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
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==Offshore Islands== | ==Offshore Islands== | ||
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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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Image:Filitosa1.jpg|The Neolithic site of Filitosa | Image:Filitosa1.jpg|The Neolithic site of Filitosa | ||
Image:Filitosa.jpg|Carved menhir, Filitosa | Image:Filitosa.jpg|Carved menhir, Filitosa | ||
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Image:Paddaghiu.jpg|Neolithic alignments of Paddaghiu | Image:Paddaghiu.jpg|Neolithic alignments of Paddaghiu | ||
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====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
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Bins in the marina. | Bins in the marina. | ||
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Transportation (local and/or international) | Transportation (local and/or international) | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
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Links to relevant websites. | Links to relevant websites. | ||
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| + | ''See [[France#References_.26_Publications|France]]''. | ||
==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
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Revision as of 21:30, 4 April 2013
Propriano, Corsica, France
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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 period of Genoese occupation, 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
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- Chart Number - Chart Name
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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.
No dangers in the approach, but the space between the pontoons is small and leaves little room for manoeuvre.
Berthing options
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.
Offshore Islands
None.
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
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
List 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
See France.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- April 2003 --Atheneoflymington 14:54, 24 January 2010 (UTC)
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