San Benedetto del Tronto
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San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
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The harbour of San Benedetto del Tronto is situated on the Adriatic coast of Italy around 16 miles NW of the port of Giulianova and 18 miles SE of the marina of Porto San Giorgio. The town takes its name from that of a Roman solider reputedly martyred by the Roman emperor Diocletian at the beginning of the third century AD and later washed up on the beach near the town. A simple chapel was later built around his tomb and was the nucleus of the town’s future development. Today San Benedetto del Tronto is a busy fishing harbour and thriving resort with one of the finest beaches along this stretch of coast. In the southern part of the harbour is a porto turistico providing berths for over 500 vessels on six pontoons and associated quays.
Charts
British Admiralty 200
Italian charts 922, 34, 35, 213
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
During the summer months the prevailing winds in the Adriatic are light to moderate coastal seabreezes. In spring and autumn, northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the northern Adriatic, where the much-feared “bora” is caused by high pressure over the mountains to the NE coupled with low pressure over southern Italy. Fortunately, the fiercest “bora” is normally to be expected in the winter months. Thunderstorms are occasionally experienced in spring and especially autumn and can be accompanied by violent winds of gale force and above. Luckily they are rarely long-lasting. In the southern Adriatic, the “scirocco”, a S/SE wind blowing up from North Africa which can last for several days, is more common. Unlike the “bora”, which can arrive without warning, a “scirocco” tends to build in strength over 24-48 hours, sometimes reaching gale force (especially in winter).
Sources for weather information:
- 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 covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Roma, Trieste, Kerkyra (Greece) and Split (Croatia).
The buildings of the town and the white tower of a lighthouse at the SW end of the port are conspicuous on the approach. Entry to the harbour is from NNE, staying at least 50 metres off the northern breakwater to avoid a shoal patch extending from its end. There is also some silting in the elbow of the southern breakwater that has reduced depths. Depths in the entrance are 5.0 - 6.0 metres. The yacht berths are straight ahead and in the shallower basin to port on entry. Shelter is good, although strong northerly winds create a surge.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Yachts berth either on the three long pontoons extending N from the western arm of the porto turistico basin or on the two shorter pontoons or quays in the basin itself, wherever there is space. All the berths are managed by the local yacht club, the Circulo Nautico Sambenedettense (telephone: +39 0735 584255). There are reportedly spaces for up to 580 yachts of a maximum length of 24 metres. Depths at the pontoons range from 2.0 - 3.5 metres. At the time of writing (December 2010) the porto turistico is still in the process of completion. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Toilets and showers at the yacht club. Daily charge for a typical 13 metre yacht: Euros 26.
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Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Circulo Nautico Sambenedettense (website: [1])
Anchorages
No anchoring is permitted in the harbour.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Boatyard associated with yacht club. Facilities include: Slipway. Travel lift (200 T). Mobile crane (65 T). Hard standing. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood, steel and fiberglass hull repairs. Divers.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station on the quay (0700 - 1900). Water and electricity on the pontoons.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Several provisions shops in the town.
Eateries
- Bar and restaurant at the yacht club
- Numerous restaurants in the town.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- Several rental outlets in the city.
Garbage Disposal
Bins around the porto turistico.
Transportation
- Buses to most local destinations from the town.
- Railway station with connections to most destinations.
- Airport at Pescara (70 kms) with flights to several international destinations.
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
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External Links
Links to relevant websites.
- Town website (Italian only): [2]
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:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 18:42, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
Personal Notes
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