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Varazze is a small resort town on the Ligurian coast of Italy around five miles NE of Savona and 12 miles SW of Genoa.  The town is popular with Italian tourists and the population of 14,00 swells to several times that during the holiday months of July and August.  For yachtsmen, the town’s main attraction is its sheltered 700-berth marina, [[Varazze Marina]], which provides a useful alternative to the busy harbours of Savona or Genoa a few miles along the coast.
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British Admiralty chart 1998 - Nice to Livorno, including Gulf of Genoa.
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The prevailing winds along the western part of the Ligurian coast during the summer are a SW or SE seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Along the eastern part of the coast, the winds tend to come more from W or NW and are again usually little more than moderate.  While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and are typically caused by depressions further west in the Golfe du Lion which bring strong N winds as they move further E.  In winter, the ''tramontana'', a strong N wind off the Alps, is more frequent, although the ''libecchio'' is a strong SW wind that can affect the whole of the Ligurian coast and blow for several days, causing heavy seas.
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==Approach and Navigation==
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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It is possible to anchor in the bay just E of the harbour, clear of the small craft moorings.  Depths here are 4.0 - 5.0 metres and the holding is good in sand.  The bay here is well sheltered from all directions except S and E.
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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Although there are some pretty 15th and 16th century churches and remnant of the town’s mediaeval walls, the main attraction of Varazze is its beach and beachfront promenade.  The ''Passeggiata Europa'' (Europa Walk) is a walking trail along the route of the former Genoa-Ventimiglia railway, connecting Varazze to the neighbouring town of Cogoleto.  The path transits a rocky landscape thick with Aleppo pines and passes a series of small coves rich with birdlife.
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Revision as of 16:07, 24 November 2010

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Varazze, Italy

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 44°21.15′N, 08°34.12′E
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Varazze Marina during construction
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Varazze is a small resort town on the Ligurian coast of Italy around five miles NE of Savona and 12 miles SW of Genoa. The town is popular with Italian tourists and the population of 14,00 swells to several times that during the holiday months of July and August. For yachtsmen, the town’s main attraction is its sheltered 700-berth marina, Varazze Marina, which provides a useful alternative to the busy harbours of Savona or Genoa a few miles along the coast.

Charts

British Admiralty chart 1998 - Nice to Livorno, including Gulf of Genoa.

Italian charts 909, 2, 104

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

The prevailing winds along the western part of the Ligurian coast during the summer are a SW or SE seabreeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Along the eastern part of the coast, the winds tend to come more from W or NW and are again usually little more than moderate. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and are typically caused by depressions further west in the Golfe du Lion which bring strong N winds as they move further E. In winter, the tramontana, a strong N wind off the Alps, is more frequent, although the libecchio is a strong SW wind that can affect the whole of the Ligurian coast and blow for several days, causing heavy seas.

Sources for weather forecasts:

  • 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 are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari (Sardinia).

Approach and Navigation

See marina details.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

See marina details.

Offshore Islands and Groups

  • None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

It is possible to anchor in the bay just E of the harbour, clear of the small craft moorings. Depths here are 4.0 - 5.0 metres and the holding is good in sand. The bay here is well sheltered from all directions except S and E.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

See marina details.

Repairs/Yards

See marina details.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

See marina details.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Although there are some pretty 15th and 16th century churches and remnant of the town’s mediaeval walls, the main attraction of Varazze is its beach and beachfront promenade. The Passeggiata Europa (Europa Walk) is a walking trail along the route of the former Genoa-Ventimiglia railway, connecting Varazze to the neighbouring town of Cogoleto. The path transits a rocky landscape thick with Aleppo pines and passes a series of small coves rich with birdlife.

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Excellent provisions shops in the town E of the marina.

Eateries

  • Numerous bars and restaurants in the town.

Internet/WiFi

No.

Laundry

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Motorbike & Car Rentals

  • Several rental outlets in the town.

Garbage Disposal

Bins in the marina.

Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

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

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

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 16:07, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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