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==Salerno, Italy==
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The city of Salerno lies at the head of the gulf of the same name on the Tyrrhenian coast of [[Italy]], some 30 miles SE of [[Naples]]. Originally an Etruscan settlement, the town developed under the Romans with the construction of a road, the Via Popilia, connecting it with Rome and the settlements further south. By the 9th century AD the city had become the centre of an important principality and was already developing as a renowned centre of learning, its medical school being celebrated all over Europe. The city continued to grow under successive Norman, Hohenstaufen and Angevin rulers and by the unification of Italy in the 19th century had become a major industrial centre. The city suffered considerable damage in September 1943, when it was the focus of major Allied landings, Operation Avalanche, designed to push the Axis forces out of Italy. Today the city is a busy commercial port and, for cruising yachts, a useful spot to berth a vessel for visits to the attractions of Pompeii, Paestum, the Amalfi Coast and even the island of [[Capri]]. Yachts berth either in the '''Porto Nuovo''', the commercial harbour, on the pontoons at the NW corner of the '''Porto Turistico''' just E of the commercial harbour, or (if there is space) in the cramped harbour of '''Porto Masuccio Salernitano''' at the eastern side of the Porto Turistico.
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==Local Weather==
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Winds along the Tyrrhenian Coast of Italy are generally light in the summer months. The most notable feature is a SW seabreeze that kicks in in late morning and blows at little more than Force 2 - 4 until the evening.  Thundery conditions are not infrequent during early Spring and Autumn, and associated winds can sometimes reach gale force and kick up a substantial sea. In winter, gales can blow from both NW and S and entry to and exit from some of the harbours along the coast can become hazardous.
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* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation
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* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
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* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari ([[Sardinia]])
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| summary= The city of Salerno lies at the head of the gulf of the same name on the Tyrrhenian coast of [[Italy]], some 30 miles SE of [[Naples]]. Originally an Etruscan settlement, the town developed under the Romans with the construction of a road, the Via Popilia, connecting it with Rome and the settlements further south. By the 9th century AD the city had become the centre of an important principality and was already developing as a renowned centre of learning, its medical school being celebrated all over Europe. The city continued to grow under successive Norman, Hohenstaufen and Angevin rulers and by the unification of Italy in the 19th century had become a major industrial centre. The city suffered considerable damage in September 1943, when it was the focus of major Allied landings, Operation Avalanche, designed to push the Axis forces out of Italy. Today the city is a busy commercial port and, for cruising yachts, a useful spot to berth a vessel for visits to the attractions of Pompeii, Paestum, the Amalfi Coast and even the island of [[Capri]]. Yachts berth either in the '''Porto Nuovo''', the commercial harbour, on the pontoons at the NW corner of the '''Porto Turistico''' just E of the commercial harbour, or (if there is space) in the cramped harbour of '''Porto Masuccio Salernitano''' at the eastern side of the Porto Turistico.
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==Charts==
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==Weather==
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Winds along the Tyrrhenian Coast of Italy are generally light in the summer months. The most notable feature is a SW sea breeze that kicks in in late morning and blows at little more than Force 2 - 4 until the evening.  Thundery conditions are not infrequent during early Spring and Autumn, and associated winds can sometimes reach gale force and kick up a substantial sea. In winter, gales can blow from both NW and S and entry to and exit from some of the harbours along the coast can become hazardous.
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* There is a continuous (computerized voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation
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* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
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* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari ([[Sardinia]])
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==Passages==
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''See [[Mediterranean#Mediterranean_Passages|Mediterranean]]''.
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==Communication==
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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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==Approach and Navigation==
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==Navigation==
The apartment blocks and other buildings of the city are visible from a considerable distance.  Closer in, the long breakwater of Molo di Levante will be seen;  the Porto Nuovo lies to the W of the mole between it and the shorter Molo di Ponente and is entered from WSW;  the Porto Turistico lies to the E of Molo di Levante and is tucked into the top NW corner round the ‘elbow’ of Molo di Levante.
The apartment blocks and other buildings of the city are visible from a considerable distance.  Closer in, the long breakwater of Molo di Levante will be seen;  the Porto Nuovo lies to the W of the mole between it and the shorter Molo di Ponente and is entered from WSW;  the Porto Turistico lies to the E of Molo di Levante and is tucked into the top NW corner round the ‘elbow’ of Molo di Levante.
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==Berthing options==
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==Entrance==
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====Porto Nuovo====
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry for Italy. For details ''see [[Italy#Entrance|Entrance: Italy]]''.
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[[Image:PortNuovo.jpg|345px|thumb|right| Pontoon berths in Porto Nuovo (the pontoons of Porto Turistico are on the other side of the mole)<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|39.98|N|14|44.6|E|}}<br />
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==Berthing==
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Porto Nuovo contains a series of pontoons situated at the NE corner of the commercial harbour. The pontoons are operated by  seven separate concessionaires providing a total of over 1,000 berths, of which 117 are supposedly for yachts in transit (though don’t count on it during the season). Depths at the pontoons vary from 2.0 to 5.0 metres. It is basically a question here of approaching the pontoons and trying to negotiate a berth. Shelter is good except in strong southerlies, which send in an uncomfortable swell.  No toilets or showers.
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| text= Porto Nuovo contains a series of pontoons situated at the NE corner of the commercial harbour. The pontoons are operated by  seven separate concessionaires providing a total of over 1,000 berths, of which 117 are supposedly for yachts in transit (though don’t count on it during the season). Depths at the pontoons vary from 2.0 to 5.0 metres. It is basically a question here of approaching the pontoons and trying to negotiate a berth. Shelter is good except in strong southerlies, which send in an uncomfortable swell.  No toilets or showers.
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: Address: {{email|XX@XXX}}; Tel: {{phone|39|339|843 2719}}; Fax: {{fax|39|089|251 450}}; VHF channel 08
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Roma, 29 - 84121 Salerno, Italy
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====Masuccio Salernitano====
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[[Image:Masuccio.jpg|345px|thumb|right| Berths in Porto Masuccio Salernitano<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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| text= Porto Turistico has a small enclosed basin at its NW corner with a series of 16 pontoons operate by private concessionaires. As with Porto Nuovo, it is a question of approaching the pontoons and trying to negotiate a berth. The pontoons are usually crammed to capacity with local yachts.  Shelter is good here in most conditions, although strong southerlies send in an uncomfortable swell, as in [[#Porto Nuovo di Salerno|Porto Nuovo]].  No toilets or showers. Water, electricity, fuel, chandlery. Not suitablefor boats over 15 metres.
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Masuccio Salernitano is a small basin located at the SE corner of the Porto Turistico. The basin has a total of 414 berths on nine pontoons operated by the Italian Lega Navale, the Yachting Club Saliternano the concessionaire CVS.  Again, there are supposedly 41 berths reserved for yachts in transit. Maximum length 16 metres. Depths in the basin are from 2.0 - 5.0 metres.  In practice it is hard to find a berth in here, especially during the peak summer period. Toilets and showers at the Lega Navale clubhouse. Bars and restaurant in the basin.
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====Porto Turistico====
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Porto Turistico has a small enclosed basin at its NW corner with a series of 16 pontoons operate by private concessionaires.  As with Porto Nuovo, it is a question of approaching the pontoons and trying to negotiate a berth.  The pontoons are usually crammed to capacity with local yachts.  Shelter is good here in most conditions, although strong southerlies send in an uncomfortable swell, as in Porto Nuovo.  No toilets or showers.
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| text= Masuccio Salernitano is a small basin located at the SE corner of the [[#Porto Turistico di Salerno|Porto Turistico]]. The basin has a total of 414 berths on nine pontoons operated by the Italian ''Lega Navale'', the ''Yachting Club Saliternano'' the concessionaire ''CVS''.  Again, there are supposedly 41 berths reserved for yachts in transit. Maximum length 16 metres. Depths in the basin are from 2.0 - 5.0 metres.  In practice it is hard to find a berth in here, especially during the peak summer period. Toilets and showers at the ''Lega Navale'' clubhouse. Bars and restaurant in the basin.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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* Yachting Club Salernitano
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| text= 1000 berths, Max length 130 m. 220 T travelift. Visitor berths on inner jetty (approx. 2m high), stern-to laid mooring - a passarelle or gangway is essential.
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All facilities, fuel, pump-out, WiFi, laundry, good security, bar and restaurant, patisserie, shops. Ten minute walk to station, 20 mins to chandlers and supermarket. Free bicycles.
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|39|089|278 8801}}; Fax: {{fax|39|089|842 4484}}; VHF channel 74
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: Address: Via Generale Salvador Allende, 84131 Salerno, Italy
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The bay is open to the south-east to south-west, but one can get protection from westerlies by tucking up under Vietri Sul Mare (40 39.82 N 014 43.12 E) or just east of the Commercial Harbour (40 40.52 N 014 45 45 E) both good holding on sand in about 5m. The latter is better for access to town, as the dinghy can be tied up alongside the lungomare.
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| text= The bay is open to the south-east to south-west, but one can get protection from westerlies by tucking up under Vietri Sul Mare. Good holding on sand in about 5m.
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| text= good holding on sand in about 5m. Good for access to town, as the dinghy can be tied up alongside the lungomare.
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Yard in NE corner of [[#Porto Nuovo|Porto Nuovo]] with hard standing and indoor storage; slipways (up to 150 T); mobile crane (30 T); engine, electrical and electronic repairs;  all kinds of hull repairs; sail repairs; divers. 
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|Water| In [[#Marina D'Arechi|Marina D'Arechi]], [[#Porto Nuovo di Salerno|Porto Nuovo]], [[#Masuccio Salernitano|Masuccio Salernitano]], and [[#Porto Turistico di Salerno|Porto Turistico]]
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Fuel station in the Porto [[#Masuccio Salernitano|Masuccio Salernitano]] at the eastern end of the [[#Porto Turistico|Porto Turistico]] (0800 - 1900).  Water and electricity on some of the pontoons in the [[#Porto Nuovo|Porto Nuovo]] and Porto [#Masuccio Salernitano|Masuccio Salernitano]]; also on the transit quay in the [[#Porto Turistico|Porto Turistico]]. 
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|Electricity| In [[#Marina D'Arechi|Marina D'Arechi]], [[#Porto Nuovo di Salerno|Porto Nuovo]], [[#Masuccio Salernitano|Masuccio Salernitano]], and [[#Porto Turistico di Salerno|Porto Turistico]]
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|Toilets| Toilets at the ''Lega Navale'' clubhouse in [[#Masuccio Salernitano|Masuccio Salernitano]] and [[#Marina D'Arechi|Marina D'Arechi]]
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|Showers| Showers at the ''Lega Navale'' clubhouse in [[#Masuccio Salernitano|Masuccio Salernitano]] and [[#Marina D'Arechi|Marina D'Arechi]]
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|Laundry| In [[#Marina D'Arechi|Marina D'Arechi]]
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|Garbage| Bins around the harbours
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|Fuel| Fuel station in the Porto [[#Masuccio Salernitano|Masuccio Salernitano]] at the eastern end of the [[#Porto Turistico di Salerno|Porto Turistico]] (0800 - 1900)
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Salerno itself has few attractions, other than a pretty, if somewhat decrepit mediaeval quarter.  However, the city’s good transport links and car rental outlets make it an idea spot to base yourself for exploring the surrounding attractions of Pompeii, Paestum (with its three wonderful Greek temples and fascinating museum) and even the island of [[Capri]], to which there is a ferry and hydrofoil service.
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|Chandlers| 20 mins walk from [[#Marina D'Arechi|Marina D'Arechi]]
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Image:PaestumApollo.jpg|Temple of Apollo, Paestum<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:PaestumAthena.jpg|Temple of Athena, Paestum<br />''Click for larger view''
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* Yard in NE corner of [[#Porto Nuovo di Salerno|Porto Nuovo]] with hard standing and indoor storage; slipways (up to 150 T); mobile crane (30 T); engine, electrical and electronic repairs;  all kinds of hull repairs; sail repairs; divers.
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Image:PompeiiBakery.jpg|Bakery, Pompeii<br />''Click for larger view''
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* 220 T travelift in [[#Marina D'Arechi|Marina D'Arechi]]
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|Internet| WiFi in [[#Marina D'Arechi|Marina D'Arechi]]
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* Excellent provisions shops in the town
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{{himage|PaestumApollo.jpg|Temple of Apollo, Paestum}}
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* The Porto Nuovo pontoons in Salerno are imprinted on our memories as the only place in the Mediterranean where we have had the question: ‘how much to moor here?’ answered with the question: ‘how much are you prepared to pay?’ --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 14:58, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
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Salerno
Port of Entry
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Salerno harbour looking SW

The city of Salerno lies at the head of the gulf of the same name on the Tyrrhenian coast of Italy, some 30 miles SE of Naples. Originally an Etruscan settlement, the town developed under the Romans with the construction of a road, the Via Popilia, connecting it with Rome and the settlements further south. By the 9th century AD the city had become the centre of an important principality and was already developing as a renowned centre of learning, its medical school being celebrated all over Europe. The city continued to grow under successive Norman, Hohenstaufen and Angevin rulers and by the unification of Italy in the 19th century had become a major industrial centre. The city suffered considerable damage in September 1943, when it was the focus of major Allied landings, Operation Avalanche, designed to push the Axis forces out of Italy. Today the city is a busy commercial port and, for cruising yachts, a useful spot to berth a vessel for visits to the attractions of Pompeii, Paestum, the Amalfi Coast and even the island of Capri. Yachts berth either in the Porto Nuovo, the commercial harbour, on the pontoons at the NW corner of the Porto Turistico just E of the commercial harbour, or (if there is space) in the cramped harbour of Porto Masuccio Salernitano at the eastern side of the Porto Turistico.

Charts

British Admiralty
1908
908
Italian
914
10
110
96

Weather

Winds along the Tyrrhenian Coast of Italy are generally light in the summer months. The most notable feature is a SW sea breeze that kicks in in late morning and blows at little more than Force 2 - 4 until the evening. Thundery conditions are not infrequent during early Spring and Autumn, and associated winds can sometimes reach gale force and kick up a substantial sea. In winter, gales can blow from both NW and S and entry to and exit from some of the harbours along the coast can become hazardous.

Sources for weather information:

  • There is a continuous (computerized 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 La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari (Sardinia)

Passages

See Mediterranean.

Islands

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The apartment blocks and other buildings of the city are visible from a considerable distance. Closer in, the long breakwater of Molo di Levante will be seen; the Porto Nuovo lies to the W of the mole between it and the shorter Molo di Ponente and is entered from WSW; the Porto Turistico lies to the E of Molo di Levante and is tucked into the top NW corner round the ‘elbow’ of Molo di Levante.

Entrance

Salerno is a port of entry for Italy. For details see Entrance: Italy.

Berthing

Pontoon berths in Porto Nuovo (the pontoons of Porto Turistico are on the other side of the mole

Porto Nuovo di Salerno

Porto Nuovo di Salerno/wiki/Salerno#Porto_Nuovo_di_Salerno
Harbour icon Porto Nuovo di Salerno [[Salerno#Porto Nuovo di Salerno|Porto Nuovo di Salerno]] 40°40.357'N, 014°44.996'E
Port of Entry

Porto Nuovo contains a series of pontoons situated at the NE corner of the commercial harbour. The pontoons are operated by seven separate concessionaires providing a total of over 1,000 berths, of which 117 are supposedly for yachts in transit (though don’t count on it during the season). Depths at the pontoons vary from 2.0 to 5.0 metres. It is basically a question here of approaching the pontoons and trying to negotiate a berth. Shelter is good except in strong southerlies, which send in an uncomfortable swell. No toilets or showers.

Address: XX@XXX; Tel: +39 (339) 843 2719; Fax: +39 (089) 251 450; VHF channel 08
Roma, 29 - 84121 Salerno, Italy

Porto Turistico di Salerno

Porto Turistico di Salerno/wiki/Salerno#Porto_Turistico_di_Salerno
Harbour icon Porto Turistico di Salerno [[Salerno#Porto Turistico di Salerno|Porto Turistico di Salerno]] 40°40.440'N, 014°45.240'E
Port of Entry
Porto Turistico has a small enclosed basin at its NW corner with a series of 16 pontoons operate by private concessionaires. As with Porto Nuovo, it is a question of approaching the pontoons and trying to negotiate a berth. The pontoons are usually crammed to capacity with local yachts. Shelter is good here in most conditions, although strong southerlies send in an uncomfortable swell, as in Porto Nuovo. No toilets or showers. Water, electricity, fuel, chandlery. Not suitablefor boats over 15 metres.
Berths in Porto Masuccio Salernitano

Masuccio Salernitano

Masuccio Salernitano/wiki/Salerno#Masuccio_Salernitano
Harbour icon Masuccio Salernitano [[Salerno#Masuccio Salernitano|Masuccio Salernitano]] 40°40.356'N, 014°45.911'E
Masuccio Salernitano is a small basin located at the SE corner of the Porto Turistico. The basin has a total of 414 berths on nine pontoons operated by the Italian Lega Navale, the Yachting Club Saliternano the concessionaire CVS. Again, there are supposedly 41 berths reserved for yachts in transit. Maximum length 16 metres. Depths in the basin are from 2.0 - 5.0 metres. In practice it is hard to find a berth in here, especially during the peak summer period. Toilets and showers at the Lega Navale clubhouse. Bars and restaurant in the basin.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

View of the marina

Marina D'Arechi

Marina D'Arechi/wiki/Salerno#Marina_D.27Arechi
Marina icon Marina D'Arechi [[Salerno#Marina D'Arechi|Marina D'Arechi]] 40°38.647'N, 014°48.716'E

1000 berths, Max length 130 m. 220 T travelift. Visitor berths on inner jetty (approx. 2m high), stern-to laid mooring - a passarelle or gangway is essential. All facilities, fuel, pump-out, WiFi, laundry, good security, bar and restaurant, patisserie, shops. Ten minute walk to station, 20 mins to chandlers and supermarket. Free bicycles.

[email protected]; Tel: +39 (089) 278 8801; Fax: +39 (089) 842 4484; VHF channel 74
Address: Via Generale Salvador Allende, 84131 Salerno, Italy

Anchorages

Vietri Sul Mare

Vietri Sul Mare/wiki/Salerno#Vietri_Sul_Mare
Anchorage icon Vietri Sul Mare [[Salerno#Vietri Sul Mare|Vietri Sul Mare]] 40°39.846'N, 014°43.667'E
The bay is open to the south-east to south-west, but one can get protection from westerlies by tucking up under Vietri Sul Mare. Good holding on sand in about 5m.

E of Commercial Harbour

E of Commercial Harbour/wiki/Salerno#E_of_Commercial_Harbour
Anchorage icon E of Commercial Harbour [[Salerno#E of Commercial Harbour|E of Commercial Harbour]] 40°40.440'N, 014°45.593'E
good holding on sand in about 5m. Good for access to town, as the dinghy can be tied up alongside the lungomare.

Amenities

Facilities
Water In Marina D'Arechi, Porto Nuovo, Masuccio Salernitano, and Porto Turistico
Electricity In Marina D'Arechi, Porto Nuovo, Masuccio Salernitano, and Porto Turistico
Toilets Toilets at the Lega Navale clubhouse in Masuccio Salernitano and Marina D'Arechi
Showers Showers at the Lega Navale clubhouse in Masuccio Salernitano and Marina D'Arechi
Laundry In Marina D'Arechi
Garbage Bins around the harbours
Supplies
Fuel Fuel station in the Porto Masuccio Salernitano at the eastern end of the Porto Turistico (0800 - 1900)
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers 20 mins walk from Marina D'Arechi
Services
Repairs
  • Yard in NE corner of Porto Nuovo with hard standing and indoor storage; slipways (up to 150 T); mobile crane (30 T); engine, electrical and electronic repairs; all kinds of hull repairs; sail repairs; divers.
  • 220 T travelift in Marina D'Arechi
Internet WiFi in Marina D'Arechi
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals

Provisioning

  • Excellent provisions shops in the town
  • Supermarket 20 mins walk from Marina D'Arechi

Eating out

  • Numerous restaurants, pizzerias and bars near the harbour
  • Bar and restaurant, a patisserie in Marina D'Arechi

Transportation

  • Hourly buses and trains to Paestum
  • Trains and buses to Rome and Naples
  • Local Sita Sud buses to Amalfi, Positano and Ravello. Tickets available from inside the Train Station. The bus terminus is at the train station.
  • Ferries to Capri, Ischia, Amalfi and Positano.

Tourism

Salerno itself has few attractions, other than a pretty if a somewhat decrepit mediaeval quarter. However, the city’s good transport links and car rental outlets make it an ideal spot to base yourself for exploring the surrounding attractions of Pompeii, Paestum (with its three wonderful Greek temples and fascinating museum) and even the island of Capri, to which there is a ferry and hydrofoil service.

Temple of Apollo, Paestum
Temple of Athena, Paestum
Bakery, Pompeii

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

References

See Italy.

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