Port De Solenzara
General Data
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Category
Ports -
Geographical Area
Corsica -
Latitude
Lat 41° 51' 26'' N -
Longitude
Long 9° 24' 9'' E -
E-mail Address
capitanerie@marie-sari-solenzara.fr -
Telephone
0495 574642 -
Fax Number
0495 574466 -
VHF
9 -
City
Sari-Solenzara -
Post Code
20145 -
Province
Corsica -
Country
France
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Website
http://www.mairie-sari-solenzara.fr -
Address
snc -
Useful Numbers
City Hall: 0495 574005; Tourist Office: 0495 574375; Car rental : Corsicatours 0495 701036, Trinitours 0495 701383;
Features
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Minimum Draught
3.5 m -
Maximum Draught
3.5 m -
Sea Bottoms
from 3 up to 4 metres -
Shelter
from north-east, north and west winds -
Boat Posts
480 -
Port Entrance Times
8:00 - 21:00 -
Max Boat Length
35 m
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Bans
Anchorage and navigation are not allowed 300 metres off the coast, near the Air Base of Solenzara (limits of this area are indicated on maps) -
Dangers
south-east winds -
Hardships
libeccio
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
Wi-fi; Bar - ice-cream parlour - restaurants; grocery shops and other services in the city centre; free beach, water sports ( water ski, water motors).
Description
Located south-west of the mouth of Solenzara river, Port de Solenzara is a well-shelltered harbour which can receive 450 boats up to 30 metres and with a low draft at floating piers.
The structure provides its guests with water, electricity, a gas station and a supermarket.
A cell phone repeater at the bottom of Quai d'Arment and a 10-metre pole equipped with a light are two good reference points to find the harbour. If you come from the Gulf of Porto Vecchio, you can easily see Gulf San Ciprianu and Pinarellu on the coast, together with the tower on Ile et Pointe de Fautéa and Anse de Favone surrounded by houses. If, on the contrary, you come from South, you will see the lighthouse of Alistro located at the top of a small hill, a tower inside the mouth of Tavignano river and the military air base of Solenzara. We recommend to pass at least 500 metres from the coast when approaching the air base in order to avoid the low rocky bottoms of the area. Some white buoys and an illuminated cardinal one indicate the no-sailing zone near the pipeline located about 700 metres off Solenzara.
To enter the harbour, set course to the eastern dock and then to the entrance channel on the right, paying much attention to the presence of some rocks between the two eastern docks signaled by some red buoys. The entrance is hard in case of south-east winds and at night. Before mooring, approach the southern wet dock and wait for the Port Authority's instructions.
Solenzara is a small village surrounded by long white-sand beaches, such as Canella and Favona, which marks the border of the municipality, Scaffa Rossa, Solaro, Tarco and Fautea.
The hinterland is characterised by several hills and valleys, populated by many species of animals and plants. Along the Solenzara River, you can find lots of wild enchanting places. The area offers the possibility to enjoy many experiences in the nature, such as riding or mountain bike excursions, trekking, walking tours, climbing and canyoning.