Asinara
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Asinara is a relatively large (52 km2) virtually uninhabited island at the NW tip of Sardinia. The island and the surrounding waters are declared a nature reserve: Parco Nazionale dell'Asinara (Asinara National Park).
It was also known as "Isola del Diavolo" ("Devil's Island"), since it was used as a quarantine location, as a prison camp during the First World War, and as one of the most important Italian high security prisons during the terrorist period of the 1970s and during the struggle against organized crime, until the establishment of a National Park in 1997.
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Weather
See Sardinia - weather.
Passages
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
- Isola Piana is small island located between Asinara and the La Pelosa village, N of Stintino, at the NW tip is Sardinia. Fornelli passage seperates it from Asinara island and La Pelosa passage is between Piana and Sardinia
- Isola della Pelosa -- a small islet between Piana and Sardinia with a conspicuous 16th century defensive tower
- Isolotto della Bocca -- a rocky outcrop between Piana and Asinara
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Passo dei Fornelli
The Fornelli passage is between the S end of Asinara and the island of Pelosa. A navigable channel there is marked by two pairs of transits: W-ward is 301° and E-ward is 072°14'. So, when passing E-W the heading is 301° then switch to 252°, and when passing W-E the heading is 72° then switch to 121°.
The shoreline poles are supposed to have sector lights. The minimum depth is about 4 m.
Warning: At certain conditions a current builds up to 2 knots. Take also into account the wind at the other end of the passage: it may be relatively calm at the E end of the passage, but the wind at the W end may cause a significant swell there, which can be quite dangerous when.
Passo della Pelosa
The Pelosa passage is further S -- between the island of Pelosa and Sardinia. The passage is navigable in settled weather with minimum depth of 3.5 m. Otherwise it's safer to take the Fornelli passage.
Warning: The channel is not marked and fringed by rocks at the W end. There is 
1.3 m shoal [[Asinara#1.3 m shoal|1.3 m shoal]] 40°57.870'N, 008°13.058'E in the middle.
Cala Reale
Submerged Archaeological site [[Asinara#Submerged Archaeological site|Submerged Archaeological site]] 41°03.661'N, 008°17.498'E navigation, swimmimg, etc. is prohibited in the zone marked by 4 "diver down flags" (red-white-red).
Berthing
Warning: Berthing on the island is prohibited for the pleasure craft.
Anchorages
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The anchorages are regulated by the reserve. Using the anchor is strictly prohibited there. Paid mooring buoys are available though at a few locations. Access to to the buoy fields for motor boats is possible via designated canals
It is possible to use a small dinghy with an outboard to reach the landings by the shortest route: Fornelli - floating pier, Cala Reale - west side of the pier, Cala d'Oliva - inner dock. The maximum speed allowed is 3 knots.
Asinara Marina
- VHF: 74
- Phone: +39 348 691 3528, +39 079 512 290
- Email: [email protected]
- Bouy field operator
Fornelli [[Asinara#Fornelli|Fornelli]] 40°59.203'N, 008°13.984'E 8 buoys
Cala Reale [[Asinara#Cala Reale|Cala Reale]] 41°03.680'N, 008°17.424'E 24 buoys
Cala Barche Napoletane [[Asinara#Cala Barche Napoletane|Cala Barche Napoletane]] (Punta Trabuccato) 41°03.432'N, 008°19.894'E 8 buoys only for sailboats
Ponte Bianco [[Asinara#Ponte Bianco|Ponte Bianco]] 41°04.426'N, 008°20.330'E 8 buoys only for sailboats
Cala d'Oliva [[Asinara#Cala d'Oliva|Cala d'Oliva]] 41°04.777'N, 008°20.239'E 5 buoys
South of Asinara
Isola Piana
Passo della Pelosa
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | in Summer at the Cala Reale |
| Electricity | in Summer at the Cala Reale |
| Toilets | at the Cala Reale |
| Showers | at the Cala Reale |
| Laundry | None |
| Garbage | at the Cala Reale, Fornelli, Cala d'Oliva |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | None |
| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | None |
| Internet | None |
| Mobile connectivity | |
| Vehicle rentals |
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| Health | Cala Reale: Ambulatorio Guardia Turistica a Cala Reale. Tel. +39 348 936 1914, +39 079 409 420. 10.00-17.30 |
Provisioning
None
Eating out
sognAsinara [[Asinara#sognAsinara|sognAsinara]] A bar-restaurant at the Cala Reale.
L'Asino Bianco [[Asinara#L'Asino Bianco|L'Asino Bianco]] A bar-restaurant at the Cala d'Oliva. (+39) 079 409401, (+39) 393 8561334, [email protected]
Kiosk at the Fornelli pier [[Asinara#Kiosk at the Fornelli pier|Kiosk at the Fornelli pier]]
Transportation
- In high season a shuttle bus connects Cala Reale with Cala d'Oliva and Fornelli pier
- Ferry service Asinara - Porto Torres (1h15) departs from Cala Reale at least twice a day. Tel. +39 345 3683626. Single € 10; Return € 15.
- Water taxis between Fornelli pier and the harbours of Stintino and Porto de L'Ancora at the La Pelosa beach
Tourism
Check with "Cartina generale del Parco e dell'Area Marina" at the maps of the park page.
Links
- Asinara at the Wikipedia
- Area marina protetta Isola dell'Asinara at the Ministry of environment of Italy.
References
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