Stintino

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Stintino is a small harbour in a narrow inlet on the eastern side of the Asinara peninsula at the NW tip of Sardinia. Its principal attraction is as a base for visiting the national park of Asinara on the island of the same name.

Charts

See Sardinia.

Weather

See Italy.

Passages

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

Asinara island lies three miles north of Stintino. There are a number of lovely anchorages on the east side of the island, sheltered from the prevailing NW winds. Bear in mind that Asinara is declared a national park and anchoring is prohibited there. Paid mooring buoys are available though at a few locations there.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Approach is either from the east, when the large breakwater protecting the harbour will be visible some distance off, or from the west, when a yacht has the option of sailing north of Asinara island or through Passagio dei Fornelli, the narrow channel between the island and the mainland. Depths in the channel here are as little as 4 metres, so care is needed especially with any sea running from the west as the shallowest part is on the western side.

Berthing

Telephone the harbour office on +39 (0)79 523053.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Porto Mannu is the main yacht harbour. Maximum draft in the harbour 2.3 metres; maximum length 13.0 metres. There are several pontoons here run by a private club, offering a total of 300 berths (30 for visitors). Toilets and showers. Water and electricity. Slipway. Fuel station. Mobile crane up to 40T.

Anchorages

Anchorage is possible inside the breakwater, avoiding the mooring buoys although this has become quite restricted. Alternative anchorages to the north of Stintino on the eastern side of Piana and Asinara (noting the conservation area) islands. To the south of Stintino, in calm weather, are several viable anchorages.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Some engine and electrical repairs.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel, water and electricity available in the harbour.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Good beaches around the town, although the main attraction here is the Asinara nature reserve north of the town and accessible via organised boat trips. The island of Asinara is a former prisoner of war camp which became a penal colony and was used as such until 1997. Today it is a nature reserve and hosts a number of rare species, including a unique breed of albino donkey.

• Museo della Tonnara (Tuna Fishing Museum).

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

Transportation

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

• Stintino at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Italy.

Comments

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Date of member's last visit to Stintino and this page's details validated:

• May 2003 --Atheneoflymington 18:20, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

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