Villasimius
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Villasimius is a large, modern marina situated 12 miles east of Cagliari on the west side of Punta Santa Caterina, the extreme SE point of Sardinia. Since 1998 the area around Villasimius has been part of the Cabo Carbonara marine nature reserve. There are some wonderful beaches and a spectacular salt water lagoon within easy reach of the marina.
Charts
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Radio Nets
Local Weather
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No dangers in the approaches, but beware of the isolated rocky reef of Scoglio Santo Stefano if approaching from the south. The marina entrance is at the end of a long breakwater extending some 350 metres north from the shore. Entry is from the NE.
Berthing Options
Berthing in the marina only.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
The marina offers a total of over 700 berths on a combination of concrete quays and pontoons enclosed by breakwaters. Yachts of maximum length 50 metres can be accommodated. Maximum depth 6.5 metres. Water and electricity at all berths. Slipway. Mobile (40T) and fixed cranes. Travel lift.
Call Marina Villasimius on VHF channel 09 (0600 - 2200). Telephone: +39 (0)70 797137; E-mail.
Anchorages
Golfo di Carbonara
Warning - In 2009 the local police/coast guard were fining yachts anchoring within a mile or so of the entrance to Villasimius marina.
Update July 2013: Anchored about 300m from the marina entrance for 3 days in company with 20-40 other boats. The local Polizia boat has been about but no-one seen to be questioned. There is a roped off swimming area some 200m off the beach so stay outside that. Quite noisy from local campsite at this end of the beach. Good anchorage, clear water & sand
Cala Giunco
On the eastern side of the Santa Caterina peninsula, Cala Guinco is a wonderful site, where yachts can anchor in 5.0 - 10.0 metres off a long sandy beach backed by a huge salt water lagoon. Idyllic, but completely open to all winds from N round to SE although right at the N end of the beach is a bay with a hooked headland that gives protection from W-N-E.
Cala Pina
39°10.2′N, 09°34.3′E This small anchorage is about 5 miles N of Cala Giunco. The water is exceptionally clear, anchor on sand in 4-5 metres. Open to E-S. There is a small holiday village behind the beach with a beach bar, space for perhaps 6-8 yachts.
Offshore Islands and Groups
- Isola dei Cavoli (at southern end of Punta Caterina). Day anchorage only.
Marine Services
Marine Stores
There is a small chandlery/fishing equipment/snorkels etc store in the marina
Repairs/Yards
Boatyard in the marina. Hauling out and winter storage for yachts up to 20 metres. Engine, mechanical and electrical repairs. GRP, steel and wood repairs.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Water and electricity at all berths. Fuel station at end of eastern breakwater (0800 - 2200).
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The stroll across the peninsula to the salt water lagoon on the east side is a must. There are also wonderful walks to the end of Punta Caterina, with spectacular views out over the sea to the Isola dei Cavoli.
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Laundry
The marina has a self service laundry facility under the marina office. 2 x small machines + 1 x large + 2 x dryers
Grocery & Supply Stores
There is a mini-market in the campsite adjacent to the marina - a short walk along the beach from the marina to a car park, then about 150m on the left; or a long walk along the road and back into the campsite.
Eateries
Both marina and campsite have bars & restaurants
Internet/WiFi
Yes
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Unknown
Garbage Disposal
Bins in the marina
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
- Shuttle bus serving the local area, mostly aimed at hotels etc
- ARST buses from Villasimius to Cagliari
References & Publications
See Italy.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- May 2004 -- Athene of Lymington
- August 2013 -- RobbieW
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Names: Lighthouse, Athene of Lymington, RobbieW |
