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#REDIRECT [[Marina di Torregrande]]
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" |<googlemap lat="39.911053" lon="8.508911" zoom="13" width="350" height="325" scale="yes">
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42.492168, -4.959205, Arroyo Torregrande, León, Spain
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The settlement of Torre Grande or Torregrande is situated at the N end of the Gulf of Oristano on the W coast of [[Sardinia]], 45 miles S of [[Alghero]] and a similar distance N of [[Portoscuso]].  A mile W of the settlement, at the entrance to a large brackish lagoon, Stagno di Cabras, is a marina, the '''Porto Turistico di Torre Grande''', which has around 400 berths for yachts ostensibly up to 30 metres.  However, the marina habitually silts and depths are frequently little more than 2.0 metres, so it is only suitable for shoal draft yachts and entry is only possible in settled weather and never in southerly winds.
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{{Image right| TorreGrandeMarina.jpg| The Porto Turistico from the W - ''Click for larger view''}}
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==Local Weather==
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''See [[Italy#Climate & Weather|Italy]]''.
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==Charts==
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''See [[Sardinia#Charts|Sardinia]]''
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==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
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The breakwaters of the marina are clearly identifiable on the E side of the channel leading to Stagno di Cabras.  The marina is entered from E around the end of the long breakwater that protects it from S.  Yellow buoys (lit at night) indicate the deepest water.  However, depths cannot be relied on and it is unwise to attempt to enter with a yacht of over 1.5 metre draft.
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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Torre Grande is a port of entry/exit to [[Italy]].
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{{GreenText|Please submit details about facilities for checking-in, location of immigration & customs, etc.}}
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==Berthing Options==
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There is only one berthing option, the Porto Turistico di Torre Grande.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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'''Porto Turistico di Torre Grande''' offers around 400 berths for yachts up to 30 metres and maximum draft of 2.0 metres (but see above).  Berths are stern or bows-to on a series of pontoons and associated quays.  Water and electricity at all berths.  Toilets and showers.  Travel lift (65T) and mobile crane (25T).  Most repairs possible.  Call marina on VHF channel 09.
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===Anchorages===
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* In N winds, it is possible to anchor off the beach to the E of the marina in 3.0 - 4.0 metres.  The  holding is good in sand.
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* In settled conditions, it is also possible to anchor off the ruins of the ancient Punic settlement at Tharros two miles SW of the marina, on the E side of the Sinis Peninsula that encloses the Gulf of Oristano. This anchorage now (2013) has some mooring bouys to help protect the eelgrass, no charge was made for these and it is preferred that they are used if staying overnight. The anchorage makes a useful break on a trip south from Alghero toward the [[Carloforte|San Pietro island group]]
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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====Isola di Mal di Ventre====
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10 miles NW.
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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====Marine Stores====
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====Repairs/Yards====
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None reported.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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Fuel, water and electricity in the marina
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==Things to do Ashore==
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====Tourism====
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The settlement of Torre Grande is not particularly attractive.  However, the lagoon inland from the marina, Stagno di Cabras, is rich in birdlife and is one of the most important wetlands in [[Sardinia]]. The ruins of Tharros, a city founded by Phoenicians in the 8th century BC and later occupied by the Carthaginians and Romans, are well worth a visit.
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{{Image right| TharrosAnchorage.jpg| The anchorage off Tharros - ''Click for larger view''}}
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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Supermarkets and other provisions in the town.
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====Eateries====
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Numerous restaurants and pizzerias in the town.
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====Internet/WiFi====
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None.
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====Laundry====
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None.
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Rental outlets in the town.
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====Garbage Disposal====
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Bins near the harbour.
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==External Links==
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==References & Publications==
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''Also see [[Italy#References_&_Publications|Italy]]''.
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{{Comments note}}
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* May 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 17:16, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
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{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]], [[User:RobbieW|RobbieW]]}}
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[[Category:Ports - Italy]] [[Category:Marinas - Italy]]
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