Vibo Valentia

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-	== Vibo Valentia, Italy ==	+	{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Italy|Tyrrhenian Coast}}
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-	Description, etc.	+	{{Infobox
-		+	| lat= 38.72217| lon=16.1276
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	| name= Vibo Valentia
		+	| portofentry=
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		+	| chartlet = y
		+	| image= ViboValentiaHarbour.jpg
		+	| imagetext= Vibo Valentia harbour from the SE
		+	| summary= The harbour and town of '''Vibo Valentia''' lie on the Calabrian coast of [[Italy]], along the ‘instep’ of the peninsula, around 45 miles NE of the Straits of Messina. Together with [[Tropea]], it offers a useful port of call and replenishment stop for yachts sailing to or from the [[Straits of Messina]] or heading over to the [[Aeolian Islands]]. Vibo Valentia also has the best organized 'marina' operation that southbound yachts will encounter after leaving the Bay of Naples. Founded around 600 BC as the Greek colony of Hipponion, the town became a Roman colony in 194 BC, when it received its new name of Vibo Valentia. The castle which looms over the town was constructed by the Normans, using materials scavenged from ruined Greek temples on the site. Remains of the ancient Hellenic walls of the town and foundations of the defensive towers can still be seen today. Visiting yachtsmen will relish the excellent shelter provided in the town’s harbour and its well-organized berthing facilities.
		+	| notes=
		+	| news=
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	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	; British Admiralty
-	;Chart Source	+	: 1976
-	:Chart No	+	; Italian
-	:Chart No	+	: 915
		+	: 12
		+	: 134
-	==Radio Nets==	+	==Weather==
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''	+	Winds along the Calabrian 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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		+	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]])
-	==Local Weather==	+	==Passages==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	''See [[Mediterranean#Mediterranean_Passages|Mediterranean]]''.
-	Sources for Weather forecasts:	+	==Communication==
		+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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-	==Approach and Navigation==	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
-	Details?	+
-	==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==	+	==Navigation==
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.	+	There are no dangers in the approach to Vibo Valentia. The chimneys and oil storage tanks of the commercial docks and the castle on the hill overlooking the harbour are visible from some distance off. The harbour is entered from ENE. Shelter is good here in most conditions, although a surge develops in strong N/NW winds.
-	==Offshore Islands and Groups==	+	==Berthing==
-	List Islands	+	There are several pontoons in the SE part of the harbour where a yacht may berth. in 3 marinas. '''Stella del Sud''', '''Marina Carmelo''' and '''Marina Azzurra''' are the main operators. The pontoon of Stella del Sud has a good reputation with visiting yachtsmen. It is the S-shaped one to the W of the double-E shaped pontoons of Carmelo.  In total there are 450 berths on the various pontoons for yachts up to 55 metres. All berths on laid moorings. Depths at the pontoons range from 2.0 to 7.0 metres. Water and electricity on all pontoons. Toilets and showers at Stella del Sud and Carmelo. Washing machine at Stella del Sud. Larger yachts may also berth alongside on the commercial quays (with the permission of the harbourmaster) when there are no merchant vessels due in port.
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-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	*	+	{{poi | lat= 38.71762| lon=16.1282
-	*	+	| type= marina
-	*	+	| name= Marina Stella del Sud
		+	| altname=
		+	| url = http://www.marinastelladelsud.com
		+	| zoom= 17
		+	| portofentry=
		+	| image=
		+	| imagetext=
		+	| text= Family run full service marina.Unlimited supply of electric current into voltage; 220v or 380v and fresh water 24h-24h Showers, toilets, WiFi, Laundromat, Laundry service with delivery on board. Crane Service, towing and launching, repairs.
		+	: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|39|0963|573 202}}; Fax: {{fax|39|0963|573 202 }}; Mobile: {{mob|39|338|346 8280}}; VHF channels 10 & 16
		+	: Address: Via Emilia, 89900 Vibo Marina, Italy
		+	}}
-	==Anchorages==	+	{{poi | lat= 38.71773| lon=16.12928
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	| type= marina
-	*	+	| name= Marina Carmelo
-	*	+	| altname=
-	*	+	| url = http://www.marinacarmelo.it/en/
		+	| zoom= 17
		+	| portofentry=
		+	| image=
		+	| imagetext=
		+	| text= Full, service marina. Showers and WC, drinking water, 220 and 380V electricit, TV Sockets. Technical interventions of all kinds.
		+	: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|39|0963|572 630}}; Fax: {{fax|30|0963|575 539}}; Mobile: {{mob|39|333|25 28 806}}; VHF channels 12 & 16
		+	: Address: Via Emilia, 64, 89900 Vibo Valentia Marina, Italy
		+	}}
-	==Yacht Repairs and Services==	+	{{poi | lat= 38.7175| lon=16.13042
-	====Marine Stores====	+	| type= marina
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+	| name= Pontile Marina Azzurra
-	*	+	| altname=
		+	| url = http://www.marinaazzurra.com
		+	| zoom=
		+	| portofentry=
		+	| image=
		+	| imagetext=
		+	| text= Water, electricity, WiFi, car rentals.
		+	: {{email|info@marinaazzurra.com}}; Tel/fax: {{phone|39||572 784}}; Mobile: {{mob|39|338|337 9448}}; VHF channel XX
		+	: Address: Via Emilia, 73, 89900 Vibo Valentia VV, Italy
		+	}}
-	====Repairs/Yards====	+	==Anchorages==
-	*	+	None.
-	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====	+	==Amenities==
-	; Fuel	+	{{tlist
-	: fuel notes	+
-	; Water	+
-	: water notes	+
-	; Electricity	+
-	: electricity notes	+
-	==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==	+	|header|Facilities
-	===Tourism===	+
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+
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-	===Grocery & Supply Stores===	+	|Water| Water points on the pontoons
-	*	+	|Electricity| Electricity points on the pontoons
-	*	+	|Toilets| In [[#Marina Stella del Sud|Marina Stella del Sud]] and [[#Marina Carmelo|Marina Carmelo]]
		+	|Showers| In [[#Marina Stella del Sud|Marina Stella del Sud]] and [[#Marina Carmelo|Marina Carmelo]]
		+	|Laundry| In [[#Marina Stella del Sud|Marina Stella del Sud]]
		+	|Garbage| Bins at all pontoons
-	===Eateries===	+	|header|Supplies
-	*	+	|Fuel| Fuel station on the quay (24 hrs in summer)
-	*	+	|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Chandlers| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	===Internet/WiFi===	+	|header|Services
-	Available?	+	|Repairs| Slipway. Mobile crane (40T). Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Hull repairs (all types). Hard standing. Divers
		+	|Internet| WiFi in [[#Marina Stella del Sud|Marina Stella del Sud]] and [[#Pontile Marina Azzurra|Marina Azzurra]]
		+	|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Vehicle rentals|
		+	* Rental outlets in the town
		+	* In [[#Pontile Marina Azzurra|Marina Azzurra]]
		+	}}
-	===Laundry===	+	==Provisioning==
-	*	+	* Some shops around the harbour; more up in the town (15 minutes walk uphill)
		+	* Sisa supermarket one kilometer away
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-	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===	+	==Eating out==
-	*	+	* Restaurants and pizzerias near the harbour
		+	* Maria Rosa restaurant is good
-	===Garbage Disposal===	+	==Transportation==
-	?	+	* E45 autostrada passes within two miles of town
		+	* Trains to Rome, [[Naples]] and [[Reggio di Calabria]]
		+	* International Airport [http://www.lameziaairport.com/ Lamezia Terme] (30 min by taxi)
-	===Transportation===	+	==Tourism==
-	Transportation (local and/or international)	+	{{Image right| ViboValentiaCathedral.jpg| Vibo Valentia cathedral }}
-	*	+	{{Image right| ViboValentiaCastle.jpg| Norman castle of Vibo Valentia}}
-	==Routes/Passages To/From==	+	The climb up to the castle is suitably bracing; the castle contains a museum.  Some 350 metres of the walls of ancient Hipponion remain, along with the foundations of several defensive towers.  The cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore e San Leoluca was constructed in the 9th century on the ruins of a Byzantine basilica.  Inside is a 18th century marble high altar with a 16th century sculpture of "Madonna della Neve" and a Renaissance triptych.
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+
-	*	+
-	==Cruiser's Friends==	+	==Forums==
-	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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-	==Forum Discussions==	+	==Links==
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)	+	* {{wikipedia}}
		+	* {{Wikivoyage}}
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-	==External Links==	+	==References==
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	''See [[Italy#References|Italy]]''.
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-	==References & Publications==	+	{{Comments}}
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+
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-	==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==	+	{{Verified by}}
-	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':	+	* August 2003--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:17, 18 December 2010 (UTC)
-	*	+	* July 2017--[[User:Troldand|Troldand]]
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-	==Personal Notes==
-	Personal experiences?
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Latest revision as of 08:04, 21 August 2018

Charts

British Admiralty

1976

Italian

915

12

134

Weather

Winds along the Calabrian 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.

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

There are no dangers in the approach to Vibo Valentia. The chimneys and oil storage tanks of the commercial docks and the castle on the hill overlooking the harbour are visible from some distance off. The harbour is entered from ENE. Shelter is good here in most conditions, although a surge develops in strong N/NW winds.

Berthing

There are several pontoons in the SE part of the harbour where a yacht may berth. in 3 marinas. Stella del Sud, Marina Carmelo and Marina Azzurra are the main operators. The pontoon of Stella del Sud has a good reputation with visiting yachtsmen. It is the S-shaped one to the W of the double-E shaped pontoons of Carmelo. In total there are 450 berths on the various pontoons for yachts up to 55 metres. All berths on laid moorings. Depths at the pontoons range from 2.0 to 7.0 metres. Water and electricity on all pontoons. Toilets and showers at Stella del Sud and Carmelo. Washing machine at Stella del Sud. Larger yachts may also berth alongside on the commercial quays (with the permission of the harbourmaster) when there are no merchant vessels due in port.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	Water points on the pontoons
Electricity	Electricity points on the pontoons
Toilets	In Marina Stella del Sud and Marina Carmelo
Showers	In Marina Stella del Sud and Marina Carmelo
Laundry	In Marina Stella del Sud
Garbage	Bins at all pontoons
Supplies
Fuel	Fuel station on the quay (24 hrs in summer)
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	?
Services
Repairs	Slipway. Mobile crane (40T). Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Hull repairs (all types). Hard standing. Divers
Internet	WiFi in Marina Stella del Sud and Marina Azzurra
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	Rental outlets in the town In Marina Azzurra

Provisioning

• Some shops around the harbour; more up in the town (15 minutes walk uphill)
• Sisa supermarket one kilometer away

Eating out

• Restaurants and pizzerias near the harbour
• Maria Rosa restaurant is good

Transportation

• E45 autostrada passes within two miles of town
• Trains to Rome, Naples and Reggio di Calabria
• International Airport Lamezia Terme (30 min by taxi)

Tourism

The climb up to the castle is suitably bracing; the castle contains a museum. Some 350 metres of the walls of ancient Hipponion remain, along with the foundations of several defensive towers. The cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore e San Leoluca was constructed in the 9th century on the ruins of a Byzantine basilica. Inside is a 18th century marble high altar with a 16th century sculpture of "Madonna della Neve" and a Renaissance triptych.

Forums

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

Links

• Vibo Valentia at the Wikipedia
• Vibo Valentia at the Wikivoyage

References

See Italy.

Comments

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Verified by

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

• August 2003--Athene of Lymington 16:17, 18 December 2010 (UTC)
• July 2017--Troldand

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