San Nicola L’Arena
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San Nicola L'Arena is a small fishing village and tourist resort 18 miles SE of Palermo in Sicily. Developed around the 16th-century castle of St Nicholas and the church of the same name, its purpose-built harbour offers berths for up to 800 vessels on 14 pontoons. It offers a secure alternative to Palermo for cruisers wishing to leave their boats to explore the hinterland of the island.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito
- Italian
- 916
Weather
The prevailing winds around the Aeolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather sea breezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the gregale is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.
Sources for weather forecasts:
- 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 Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily).
Passages
See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see Cruiser's Nets
The harbour is enclosed by two long moles extending NE from the shore. The castle is a prominent landmark at the root of the southern mole. Entrance to the harbour is from due E. Depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres in the entrance.
Berthing
Yachts are berthed on one of 14 pontoons extending from both moles. There are 800 berths in total, of which 80 are supposedly reserved for vessels in transit. Maximum length 25 metres. Visiting yachts berth either on the pontoons extending from the N mole, which are operated by the Club Nautico Marina di S. Nicola, or those extending from the S mole, which are operated by Mare Sud. Depths at the pontoons range from around 2.5 metres at the innermost to 4.0 metres at the outermost. There are laid moorings at all berths. Good shelter. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Toilets and showers.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Club Nautico Marina di S. Nicola
Club Nautico Marina di S. Nicola [[San Nicola L’Arena#Club Nautico Marina di S. Nicola|Club Nautico Marina di S. Nicola]] 38°01.030'N, 013°37.024'E Totally full due to 3 pontoons closed for safety concerns. No space available; recommended to call Termini +39 346.7655355. 09/2013 --(s/v Seatern 06:40, 25 September 2013 (BST)).
- [email protected]; Tel/Fax: +39 (091) 8125842; VHF channel XX
- Address: Via Porto, 19-90010- San Nicola L'Arena (Trabia), Italy
- Hours:
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | Water on the pontoons |
| Electricity | Electricity on the pontoons |
| Toilets | ? |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | Bins in the harbour |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel station on the N mole (0830 - 1300 and 1530 - 1900) |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Slipway. Fixed crane (15 T). Mobile crane (70 T). Outdoor storage.
Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass repairs. Sail repairs. Divers. |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Most provisions can be obtained in the town.
Eating out
Restaurants and trattorias (some seasonal).
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
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
References
See Italy.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to San Nicola L’Arena and this page's details validated:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 13:36, 12 November 2010 (UTC)
- --s/v Seatern 06:41, 25 September 2013 (BST)
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