Rio Marina
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The small harbour of Rio Marina is situated on the east coast of Elba, roughly halfway between the small and shallow harbour of Cavo and Porto Azzurro. The slopes behind the harbour are disfigured by several hundred years of open-cast mining. While not unattractive, the village is a very dusty place. Yachts either anchor moor to the quay or berth at the long pontoons (summer only) if there is space. Shelter is poor in winds from N to NE.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1999 - Livorno to Civitavecchia
- Italian
- 193
Weather
The harbour is sheltered from the prevailing NW winds and southerly sea breezes, but if the wind goes east it may be wise to get out, especially if there is any strength in it.
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.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The remains of the opencast mines are unmissable behind the village.
Berthing
Rio Marina port
Anchor moor on the quay at the SE end of the harbour. Depths here are 3.0 - 4.0 metres. There are supposedly 15 berths for yachts in transit. Alternatively, seek a berth on the pontoons, which are in place during the summer months only. The pontoons are operated by Rio Service which also operates a small boatyard. Maximum length 15 metres. If on the quay, avoid the sections marked in black and yellow, which are reserved for the ferries and fishing boats.
- XX@XXX; Tel: +39 (0565) 925 050; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel XX
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | Water on the pontoons and quay |
| Electricity | Electricity on the pontoons |
| Toilets | By the pontoons |
| Showers | By the pontoons |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | ? |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel by jerry can from garage in town |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Rio Service (see contact details above). Crane (45T) and boat transporter (30T). Yachts of up to 20 tonnes can be stored ashore. Services include keel cleaning and sandblasting, anti-osmosis treatment, sandblasting, marine painting and boat polishing, as well as mechanical, electrical, upholstering, refrigeration and hydraulic systems servicing. |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Most provisions available in the town.
Eating out
Restaurants and bars in the town.
Transportation
See Elba.
Tourism
The town is not unattractive, but the hinterland is rather off-putting.
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
- Rio Marina at the Wikipedia
References
See Italy.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Rio Marina and this page's details validated:
- June 2003 --Athene of Lymington 16:58, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
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