Marina di Ragusa

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Marina di Ragusa,Sicily

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Marina di Ragusa is a small village and harbour 20 miles west of Pozzallo and 29 miles SE of Gela on the S coast of Sicily. Originally a 5th century BC Greek settlement, the village passed through Byzantine, Arab and Spanish hands until becoming part of the new Kingdom of Italy in 1860 along with the rest of Sicily. It remained a quiet fishing harbour for most of the next hundred years until the advent of tourism in the 1960s. The village had a considerable boost in July 2009 with the opening of the new Porto Turistico, the 800 berths of which make it easily the largest marina in Sicily.

Charts

British Admiralty

BA 2123 - Capo Granitola to Capo Passero

Italian

917 - Da Capo Rassello ad Augusta e Isole Maltesi

Imray

M31 - Sicily

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Local Weather

The prevailing wind on the south coast of Sicily during the summer is a SW seabreeze, 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:

• There is a continuous (computerised 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)

Approach and Navigation

There are no hazards in the approach. Entry to the marina is from due east in a long arc around the eastern breakwater. The entrance has a tendency to silt up so keep to the side with the red light when entering and leaving. The entrance is lit at night, red and green flashing 3 seconds. If you have not been to the marina before, radio the marina and they will send someone in an inflatable to guide you in

Berthing Options

Visiting yachts berth in the new Marina di Ragusa. Call on VHF channel 74 on entry. For advance reservation, Email or telephone: 0039 932-230301. Website. Berth where instructed on one of the 13 pontoons. Depths in the marina range from 2.5 to 5.0 metres. Maximum length 50 metres. Two shower and toilet blocks. Typical price for 13 metre yacht: € 87 (high season) to € 33 (low season). See website for current prices.

Anchorages

There is a small harbour at Donnalucata four miles to the SE which is only suitable for small craft. However, it is possible to anchor off in the lee of the breakwater, which affords reasonable shelter from the prevailing NW winds.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

There is a well stocked chandlery 20 minutes walk from the marina. Ask in the marina office for directions.

Repairs/Yards

Boatyard with stationery (10T) and mobile (60T) cranes and travel lift 160T). Engine and electrical repairs. Outdoor and indoor storage. Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass boat repairs. Sail repairs. Divers.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

berth on the jetty halfway along the western breakwater (0700 to sunset)

Water

At all marina berths (prepaid card)

Electricity

At all marina berths (prepaid card)

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Marina di Ragusa is predominantly a beach resort and there are few other attractions.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Good provisions in the village. The area is renowned for vegetable growing.  There is a bakery up the stairs by on the way round to the marina office

Eateries

• Pizzeria call Sud on the sea front is worth visiting

Internet/WiFi

Wi-fi is available by buying a card from the office. There is no free wi-fi.

Laundry

There is a self service laundry in the marina with two washing machines and one drier. Alternatively, the marina office can arrange for laundry to be collected and delivered back.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Car rental can be arrange by the travel office in the marina.

Garbage Disposal

Bins around the marina.

Transportation

Catania airport is 90 minutes away by car. A taxi to or from the airport is €130. Alternative is to get a bus to Ragusa and then a taxi to Marina di Ragusa. Taxi part costs €40. There are buses from near the marina all the way to the airport, but only two or three times a day

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Link

Links to relevant websites.

References & Publications

See Italy.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• Information compiled from web research and accounts by yachtsmen (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 17:13, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
• Updated after visiting October 2012 - Zebahdy of London

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