Marina di Campo
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| - | | zoom= | + | | lat= 42.74333| lon=10.24333 |
| + | | name= Marina di Campo | ||
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| image= MarinadiCampoHarbour.jpg | | image= MarinadiCampoHarbour.jpg | ||
| imagetext= The small harbour of Marina di Campo | | imagetext= The small harbour of Marina di Campo | ||
| - | }} | + | | summary= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_di_Campo Marina di Campo] is situated in the NW corner of the Golfo di Campo, a lovely sandy bay on the south coast of the island of Elba. The town is the second largest settlement on Elba and a popular tourist resort. Its harbour is primarily a fishing harbour, but one or two yachts may be able to squeeze in and anchor moor to the end of the eastern breakwater, where depths are 3.5 - 5.0 metres. The town still retains much of its charm in spite of the tourist influx during July and August. |
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| - | + | ==Charts== | |
| + | ; British Admiralty | ||
| + | : 1999 - Livorno to Civitavecchia | ||
| + | ; Italian | ||
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The harbour is sheltered from SW round to NW. Strong winds from E round to S make it very uncomfortable and even untenable | The harbour is sheltered from SW round to NW. Strong winds from E round to S make it very uncomfortable and even untenable | ||
Sources for Weather forecasts: | Sources for Weather forecasts: | ||
| - | * There is a continuous ( | + | * 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 | * 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) | * Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily) | ||
| - | == | + | ==Passages== |
| - | + | ''See [[Mediterranean#Mediterranean_Passages|Mediterranean]]''.opular passages/routes, timing, etc. | |
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| - | == | + | ==Communication== |
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Navigation== |
| - | Once into the Golfo di Campo, the harbour is only visible from SE. | + | Once into the Golfo di Campo, the harbour is only visible from SE. There are no dangers in the approach provided you keep outside the 10 metre contour. |
| - | ==Berthing | + | ==Berthing== |
| - | The only space usually available for yachts is stern or bows-to the outer part of the eastern jetty. | + | The only space usually available for yachts is stern or bows-to the outer part of the eastern jetty. The depths here are 3.5 - 5.0 metres and the holding good in sand and rocks. |
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
None. | None. | ||
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Anchor off to the north of the harbour in 3.0 - 6.0 metres. Holding is good on sand. Shelter here is reasonable from all winds except S and E. | Anchor off to the north of the harbour in 3.0 - 6.0 metres. Holding is good on sand. Shelter here is reasonable from all winds except S and E. | ||
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| - | + | |Water| Water available on the jetty (attendant will turn it on if requested) | |
| - | + | |Electricity| N/A (Not Available) | |
| + | |Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Showers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Laundry| N/A | ||
| + | |Garbage| Bins by the harbour} | ||
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| - | Fuel station on the end of the western jetty (0800 - 1900) | + | |Fuel| Fuel station on the end of the western jetty (0800 - 1900) |
| + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Chandlers| Very limited | ||
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| - | + | |Repairs| Limited engine repairs. Slipway and mobile crane (50T)} | |
| - | + | |Internet| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
| + | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Vehicle rentals| In the town | ||
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| - | + | ==Provisioning== | |
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Numerous food shops in the town. Supermarket close to the harbour. | Numerous food shops in the town. Supermarket close to the harbour. | ||
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Plenty of restaurants and bars around the harbour. | Plenty of restaurants and bars around the harbour. | ||
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| - | + | ''See [[Elba#Transportatio|Elba]]''. | |
| - | == | + | ==Tourism== |
| - | + | The town of Marina di Campo is very attractive, with some lovely beaches nearby. There are also some excellent walks in the surrounding mountains. | |
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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| - | * {{wikipedia}} | + | * {{wikipedia|Campo nell'Elba}} |
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| - | ==References | + | ==References== |
| - | ''See [[Italy#References | + | ''See [[Italy#References|Italy]]''. |
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* June 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:18, 5 August 2010 (UTC) | * June 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:18, 5 August 2010 (UTC) | ||
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 The small harbour of Marina di Campo |
Marina di Campo is situated in the NW corner of the Golfo di Campo, a lovely sandy bay on the south coast of the island of Elba. The town is the second largest settlement on Elba and a popular tourist resort. Its harbour is primarily a fishing harbour, but one or two yachts may be able to squeeze in and anchor moor to the end of the eastern breakwater, where depths are 3.5 - 5.0 metres. The town still retains much of its charm in spite of the tourist influx during July and August.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1999 - Livorno to Civitavecchia
- Italian
- 193
Weather
The harbour is sheltered from SW round to NW. Strong winds from E round to S make it very uncomfortable and even untenable
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 Mediterranean.opular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Once into the Golfo di Campo, the harbour is only visible from SE. There are no dangers in the approach provided you keep outside the 10 metre contour.
Berthing
The only space usually available for yachts is stern or bows-to the outer part of the eastern jetty. The depths here are 3.5 - 5.0 metres and the holding good in sand and rocks.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Anchor off to the north of the harbour in 3.0 - 6.0 metres. Holding is good on sand. Shelter here is reasonable from all winds except S and E.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | Water available on the jetty (attendant will turn it on if requested) |
| Electricity | N/A (Not Available) |
| Toilets | ? |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | Bins by the harbour} |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel station on the end of the western jetty (0800 - 1900) |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | Very limited |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Limited engine repairs. Slipway and mobile crane (50T)} |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | In the town |
Provisioning
Numerous food shops in the town. Supermarket close to the harbour.
Eating out
Plenty of restaurants and bars around the harbour.
Transportation
See Elba.
Tourism
The town of Marina di Campo is very attractive, with some lovely beaches nearby. There are also some excellent walks in the surrounding mountains.
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
- Marina di Campo at the Wikipedia
References
See Italy.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Marina di Campo and this page's details validated:
- June 2003 --Athene of Lymington 12:18, 5 August 2010 (UTC)
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