Reggio di Calabria

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Reggio di Calabria

Coords: 38°07.6′N, 15°39.1′E Chartlet: Chartlet Gallery: Photos

The Strait of Messina from Space
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Background

Reggio Calabria is the main port of the Italian mainland in the Strait of Messina. It is bustling city, a little run down, but with a nice waterfront esplanade.

The city was founded by Greek colonists in 720 BC. It then it belonged to the Roman Empire and its successor the Byzantine. In the middle ages it was the capital of Duchy of Calabria. Then, in 1127, it fell under of the Kingdom of Sicily under Roger II. which was succeeded by the Kingdom of Naples. Following the Italian Unification in 1860 it became part of the modern Italian state. In December 28, 1908 Reggio was devastated by an earthquake.

In 1972 a local diver found of the coast of Riace two of the most spectacular Ancient Greek bronze statues. These are now the price of the Reggio Calabria's Museum.

Charts

• BA 1941 Capo Passero to Capo Collonne
• BA 1018 Approaches to Stretto di Messina
• NIMA 53183 Stetto di Messina

Radio Nets

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Weather

Local weather conditions?

Approach and Navigation

Warning: There are strong currents, which build heavy seas, in the Strait of Messina believed to be the location of the mythological Scylla and Charybdis. Consult the tide tables before a passage through the Strait.

Warning: Also be aware that south of Reggio local fishermen deploy lines with floats that are particularly hard to see during a night passage.

Check-in facilities

There is only one anchorage, the small marina within the large commercial harbor GPS: 38°07.6′N, 15°39.1′E. The port is very industrial and dirty, and at times malodorous but the marina area is well cared for. Marinas & Yacht Clubs Reggio Marina - It is located GPS: 38°07.6′N, 15°39.1′E on the north side of large commercial harbor. The Marina in Reggio Calabria Click for larger view There are layed moorings, water, electricity, toilet, and shower facilities. There are 15 berths reserved for visiting yachts at the SE quay. If no attendant comes to your help, grab a mooring line and go stern-to.

Chart of Reggio Calabria Harbor Click for larger view

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

The one thing that any visitor to Reggio Calabria should not miss is the Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia with the two absolutely incredibly well preserved early Classical Greek bronze statues, the Riace Bronzes. These were found by a diver in the beach of Riace.

The Town of Reggio Calabria Click for larger view

Riace Warrior A Click for larger view

Riace Warrior B Click for larger view

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

• Fuel - There is a fuel station at the SE entrance of the marina. There is very tight maneuvering room. The station is attended every day from 0700 to 1900
• Water - Available for every berth on the marina quay
• Electricity - On every berth of the marina

Laundry

Grocery Stores

• Good food and shopping in the town, about 15 minutes on foot from the marina. Wonderful cheeses and cold-cuts
• Camping Gaz in a store a few blocks from the museum
• North of the museum there is a good bakery

Eateries

• Several in town
• Pleasant patisserie/cafés on the esplanade

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Marine Stores & Facilities

Very limited.

Repairs

None.

Transportation

Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.

References & Publications

See Italy.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

• Reggio Calabria (Wikipedia)

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:

• October 2004 --Istioploos 12:51, 15 July 2008 (MDT)

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