Licata
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 Architect's impression of the proposed new Marina di Cala del Sole |
Licata is situated on the S coast of Sicily some 18 miles west of Gela and 45 miles SE of San Leone. The harbour itself is undergoing considerable investment which is planned to create one of the largest marinas in the Western Mediterranean, Marina di Cala del Sole, with a total of 1,500 berths. As at Sept 2010 the breakwaters for the new marina are in place but no pontoons.
Charts
- Admiralty
- 2123 - Capo Granitola to Capo Passero
- Italian
- 917 - Da Capo Rassello ad Augusta e Isole Maltesi
Weather
The prevailing wind on the south coast of Sicily during the summer is a SW sea breeze, which rarely gets up much above force 4-5. Most of the harbours along the south coast are liable to swell in strong southerly winds which are, however, rare outside the winter months.
Sources for weather forecasts - see Italy - weather.
Passages
See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
Islands
None.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Like many of the harbours along this coast, Licata is subject to silting. However, constant dredging maintains depths of over 10.0 metres in the entrance and 4.0 - 5.0 metres throughout most of the inner harbour. The long E and W breakwaters are very conspicuous from some distance off and the outer harbour is entered from due S.
Berthing
Licata is a large harbor with a marina within it.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina di Cala del Sole
Stella Maris Yacht Club
Stella Maris Yacht Club [[Licata#Stella Maris Yacht Club|Stella Maris Yacht Club]] 37°05.659'N, 013°55.993'E The Stella Maris yacht club has a long catwalk in the central basin of the inner harbour, the Darsena di Marianello, with laid moorings for around 150 vessels of maximum 20 metres. Water and electricity are available on the catwalk. Depths along the catwalk range from 1.5 metres at the inner end to 2.5 at the outer end. In October 2009 the pontoons appeared so run down that mooring here hardly seems possible any more, though with care one boat might get in at the southern end.
- XX@XXX; Tel: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel XX
- Address:
- Hours:
Anchorages
None. The nearest alternative anchorages are Gela, 18 miles E or the small fishing harbour of Marina di Palma 15 miles W. Some yachts anchor outside the marina breakwater on the SE in settled weather, usually only for a night while transiting.
Amenities
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| Electricity |
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| Toilets | On the Marina di Cala del Sole |
| Showers | On the Marina di Cala del Sole |
| Laundry | Laundromat in the Marina di Cala del Sole. Privately leased, not everything always works and open to the public also which can cause some queueing |
| Garbage | Bins around the harbour |
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| Fuel |
Note: No fuel station as at 6/2015 - go alongside for truck delivery (note- filling of containers not permitted by the Porto Captain but marina staff will take you to the town gas station) |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers |
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| Services | |
| Repairs | The Marina di Cala del Sole project includes the development of a boatyard and associated workshops, including facilities for lift out and storage. It may take some time, however, for these facilities to be fully established following completion of the marina. Currently basic engine and electrical repairs can be arranged through the Stella Maris. Slipway and mobile crane (40T) in the Darsena di Marianello |
| Internet | Vodafone, Wind and TIM all available in town.
The Marina di Cala del Sole WiFi is not free and not good but the private Cruiser's Clubroom has wifi on a PC |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | Outlets in the town |
Provisioning
- Numerous supermarkets and provisions shops in the town
- Shopping centre planned in the new Marina di Cala del Sole
- Large Conad Superstore on the marina site.
- A Lidl some distance away
- Large electronics/electrical store in the San Giorgio mall
- Also a reasonably large Trony in the marina mall.
Eating out
Many restaurants in the town, with more planned for the Marina di Cala del Sole.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
History
Licata was established in the third century BC on the banks of the River Salso, little remains of the ancient Greek city. The Byzantines, Normans and Aragonese all left their mark on the city, but it’s real expansion came in the 20th century, when Licata was developed as a major port for the shipment of sulphur and asphalt mined in the hinterland. Today, the city survives mainly on the fishing industry and a growing tourist industry.
Places to Visit
Most tourists come to Licata for the beaches, although the old town around Monte Sant’Angelo is worth exploring.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Licata at the Wikipedia
References
See Italy.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Licata and this page's details validated:
- October 2009 --Wayward
- Information compiled from web research and accounts by yachtsmen (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 12:03, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
- Oct 2014 to May 2015 --S/v Common Sense
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