La Maddalena Archipelago - Cala Gavetta
General Data
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Category
Ports -
Geographical Area
Sardinia -
Latitude
Lat 41° 12' 39'' N -
Longitude
Long 9° 24' 14'' E -
E-mail Address
cgavetta@yahoo.it -
Telephone
0789 730121 -
Fax Number
0789 738287 -
VHF
74 -
City
La Maddalena -
Post Code
07024 -
Province
Olbia Tempio -
Country
Italy
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Website
http://www.portocalagavetta.it
Features
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Minimum Draught
3.5 m -
Maximum Draught
12 m -
Sea Bottoms
sandy and muddy -
Shelter
1st and 4th quadrant -
Boat Posts
140 -
Port Entrance Times
24h/24. mooring assistance from 08.00 to 20.00 -
Max Boat Length
50 m -
Near Anchorages
anchorages of Sant Stefano, Mezzo Schifo, La Maddalena
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Bans
Maximum speed allowed within the port basin and 50 km far from it: 3 knots -
Dangers
Transiting ferries -
Hardships
west wind
Dock Services
Fuel
Water
Energy
Slide
Slipway
Crane
Travel Lift
Toilets
Showers
Fire Services
Engine Reparations
Electric Reparations
Weather Forecast Service
Anchorage Staff
Security Staff
Scuba Divers
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Further Services
WiFi
Description
Since the second half of the 18th century, Cala Gavetta has represented the historic port of La Maddalena Archipelago. Originally built as a military outpost by the Savoy family, the port of Cala Gavetta is the heart of La Maddalena and the main gate to the wonderful Piazza XXIII Febbraio. Situated in the southern part of the island, the marina is protected by a south-eastern outer dock and a south-eastern inner breakwater. The facility is entirely managed by the City Council of La Maddalena. The port of Cala Gavetta offers 140 berths spread on floating jetties. More specifically, The port of Cala Gavetta offers many yachting services, such as: water, electricity, toilets and showers, Wi-Fi, haulage and launch services, scuba divers, waste collection, a filling station (open from 08:00 to 19:00). Thanks to its proximity to the city centre, visitors can find all sorts of tourist services in the town, such as car, moto and bike rental, shipchandlers, supermarkets, bars and restaurants. The marina is the ideal starting point to visit both La Maddalena and Caprera Island and is very crowded in summer. Website: http://www.portocalagavetta.it e-mail: cgavetta@yahoo.it Mooring reservation: http://www.comune.lamaddalena.ot.it/site/home/richiesta-posto-barca.html Access to the port Before entering and going out of the port, yachtsmen are required to contact the Port Authority on VHF channel 74 and pay attention to the numerous ferries sailing between the island and Palau. The port of Cala Gavetta is open 24 hours a day but mooring assistance is guaranteed only from 08:00 to 20:00. The maximum speed allowed inside the port is 3 knots. Lanterns: 1054 (E 0961) - fixed red light-equipped lantern with a range up to 3 metres, situated on the western dock; 1055 (E 0962) - lantern with fixed green light, with a range up to 3 metres, situated on the inner breakwater; 1060 (E 0962.4) - equipped with a fixed red light and a range up to 3 metres, the lantern is located on Poste Pier. Marinas in Sardinia