Agropoli
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The town and port of Agropoli lie on the Tyrrhenian coast of Italy some 27 miles SSE of Salerno and six miles S of the World Heritage Site of Paestum. The town developed during the late Roman period, largely due to the silting up of the ancient Greek harbour of Poseidonia (subsequently renamed Paestum by the Romans). The site was originally fortified as a harbour by the Byzantines in the 6th century AD. The naturally well-protected town passed through a succession of hands (including Saracens from North Africa) until Italian unification in the 19th century. Today its small harbour is a useful port of call for cruising yachts wishing to visit the ruins of Paestum.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1908
- 908
- Italian
- 914
- 10
Weather
Winds along the Tyrrhenian Coast of Italy are generally light in the summer months. The most notable feature is a SW sea breeze that kicks in in late morning and blows at little more than Force 2 - 4 until the evening. Thundery conditions are not infrequent during early Spring and Autumn, and associated winds can sometimes reach gale force and kick up a substantial sea. In winter, gales can blow from both NW and S and entry to and exit from some of the harbours along the coast can become hazardous.
Sources for weather information:
- 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 La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari (Sardinia)
Passages
See Mediterranean.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The harbour of Agropoli lies immediately W of a high bluff on which the old town is built. An old lighthouse atop a square crenelated tower is conspicuous half a mile ENE of the entrance. The harbour is entered from NE.
Berthing
Puerto Turístico de Agropoli
Puerto Turístico de Agropoli [[Agropoli#Puerto Turístico de Agropoli|Puerto Turístico de Agropoli]] (Porto Di Agropoli) 40°21.133'N, 014°58.941'E Five pontoons have been laid out from the harbour mole in depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres and a further eight from the quay along the shore in depths of 1.0 - 3.0 metres. The pontoons are effectively reserved for private berthholders and members of the Italian Lega Navale. The transit berths are at the end of the breakwater, where you will need to anchor moor stern or bows-to the quay. There is space for up to 15 yachts here, maximum length 50 metres. Shelter is reasonably good in all winds except NE. Toilets and showers are paid extra. Washing machine. Free WiFi. Fuel dock, chandlery, restaurants, provisions
- [email protected]; Tel: +39 (0974) 824 545; VHF channel 16
- Address: Via Porto, 9 84043 Agropoli (SA), Italy
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None. Anchoring in or near the harbour is forbidden.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | Some water points |
| Electricity | Some electrical points |
| Toilets | Extra charge |
| Showers | Extra charge |
| Laundry | Washing machine |
| Garbage | Bins near the harbour |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel station on the quay (0800 - 2000); +39 (0974) 827 338 |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | The is a chandlery |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Fixed (30 T) and mobile (10 T) cranes. Some basic repairs. Divers |
| Internet | Free WiFi |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Supermarket and other shops up in the town.
Eating out
Bars and restaurants up in the town.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
The mediaeval old town, full of steep, narrow alleys, is fun to explore. At the top is the town’s castle, constructed in the 16th century on Byzantine foundations. There are some pleasant walks along the coast, with views as far as Vesuvius on a clear day. But the chief attraction of Agropoli is the nearby site of Paestum six miles to the north, with its superb 5th and 6th century BC temples and excellent museum containing fascinating tomb paintings from the late Lucanian civilisation, including the well-known ‘Tomb of the Diver’ featuring a symbolic ‘dive’ into the afterlife, and several carved metopes from the Temple of Hera.
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
- Agropoli at the Wikipedia
References
See Italy.
Comments
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