Villasimius

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	|}{{TOCleft}}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.		|}{{TOCleft}}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==	+	===Charts===
	''See [[Sardinia]]''		''See [[Sardinia]]''
-	==Radio Nets==	+	===Radio Nets===
	''See [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''		''See [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
-	==Local Weather==	+	===Local Weather===
	''See [[Italy#Climate_.26_Weather|Italy - weather]]''		''See [[Italy#Climate_.26_Weather|Italy - weather]]''
-	==Approach and Navigation==	+	===Approach and Navigation===
	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.		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.
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	===Anchorages===		===Anchorages===
	====Golfo di Carbonara====		====Golfo di Carbonara====
-	<font color=red> '''Warning'''</font> - Do not anchor anywhere within maybe a mile or more of the entrance to Villasimius marina.  In 2009 the local police/coast guard were fining yachts anchoring in this area.	+	<font color=red> '''Warning'''</font> - 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		'''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====		====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-E.	+	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====		====Cala Pina====
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	* Isola dei Cavoli (at southern end of Punta Caterina).  Day anchorage only.		* Isola dei Cavoli (at southern end of Punta Caterina).  Day anchorage only.
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	====Marine Stores====		====Marine Stores====
	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.		Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
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-	* The marina have a self service laundry facility under the marina office. 2 x small machines + 1 x large + 2 x dryers	+	* 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====		====Grocery & Supply Stores====
-	* There is a mini-market in the campsite adjacent to the marina	+	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.
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	Bins in the marina.		Bins in the marina.
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	Transportation (local and/or international)		Transportation (local and/or international)
	* Shuttle bus serving the local area, mostly aimed at hotels etc		* Shuttle bus serving the local area, mostly aimed at hotels etc
	* ARST buses from Villasimius to Cagliari		* ARST buses from Villasimius to Cagliari
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	==References & Publications==		==References & Publications==
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	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':		''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
	* May 2004 -- [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]		* May 2004 -- [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]

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Contents 1 Cruising Wiki Navigation 2 Villasimius 2.1 Charts 2.2 Radio Nets 2.3 Local Weather 2.4 Approach and Navigation 3 Berthing Options 3.1 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 3.2 Anchorages 3.2.1 Golfo di Carbonara 3.2.2 Cala Giunco 3.2.3 Cala Pina 4 Offshore Islands and Groups 5 Marine Services 5.1 Marine Stores 5.2 Repairs/Yards 5.3 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 6 Things to do Ashore 6.1 Tourism 6.2 Laundry 6.3 Grocery & Supply Stores 6.4 Eateries 6.5 Internet/WiFi 6.6 Motorbike & Car Rentals 6.7 Garbage Disposal 6.8 Transportation 7 References & Publications 8 Personal Notes 8.1 Last Visited 9 Contributors to this page

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

See Sardinia

Radio Nets

See World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

See Italy - weather

Approach and Navigation

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

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

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.

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

Internet/WiFi

Yes.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

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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Contributors to this page
Names: Lighthouse, Athene of Lymington, RobbieW