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. 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 2123 - Capo Granitola to Capo Passero
Italian chart 917 - Da Capo Rassello ad Augusta e Isole Maltesi
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).
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 is lit at night, red and green flashing 3 seconds.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Call Marina di Ragusa on channel 74 on entry. For advance reservation, e-mail [email protected] or telephone: 0039 932-230301. Website: http://www.portoturisticomarinadiragusa.it. 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 Euros 84 (high season) to Euros 30 (low season). See website: http://www.portoturisticomarinadiragusa.it/it/tariffe/transito for current prices.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
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.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
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 and electricity at all marina berths (prepaid card).
Tourism and 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.
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Rental outlets in the village.
Garbage Disposal
Bins around the marina.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
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)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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