Marina Di Porto Conte
General Data
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Category
Ports -
Geographical Area
Sardinia -
Latitude
Lat 40° 35' 36'' N -
Longitude
Long 8° 12' 48'' E -
E-mail Address
info@portocontemarina.it -
Telephone
079 942013 -
VHF
16 -
City
Alghero -
Post Code
07040 -
Province
Sassari -
Country
Italy
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Website
http://www.portocontemarina.it -
Address
Loc. Porto Conte 48
Features
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Minimum Draught
1.5 m -
Maximum Draught
3.5 m -
Sea Bottoms
sandy -
Shelter
south winds -
Boat Posts
300 -
Port Entrance Times
Anchorage of Porto Conte -
Max Boat Length
20 m
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Hardships
north, north-east winds
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
Coffee bars, restaurants, pizzeria; disco, taxi service, tourist excursions
Description
Situated in the Bay of Porto Conte, east of Capo Caccia, the Marina di Porto Conte raises in the south-eastern part of the bay of Torre del Conte. The marina includes a quay, a long inner breakwater and some floating jetties.
With a 6x2 km extension, it is considered one among the largest natural ports in the Mediterranean Sea.
It offers 300 berths, 10 of which are specifically reserved for transiting boats. Because of low sea bottoms, it is highly recommended to sail in the entrance channel. The marina offers a filling station, water and electric charging columns, a 30-ton crane, hull and engine repairs and boat storage areas. Near the port, there are also a hotel and a grocery shop.
The port is situated east of Porto Conte, at the top of which raises a beautiful lighthouse and a large white hotel. The entrance of the port is signaled by a green lantern and a red one. The marina is well-sheltered from all winds. However, strong north-west winds can provoke undertow in the basin. In this case, yachtsmen can find a good shelter in the northern part of the bay, where sea bottoms are low but regular and safe.
Enclosed between Capo Caccia and Punta del Giglio, the bay of Porto Conte is subject to environmental restrictions since it is part of the Porto Conte Regional Natural Park and of the Capo Caccia- Isola Piana Marine Park. The bay offers many well-sheltered coves and beaches.
More specifically, Mugoni Beach is characterized by white sand and wonderful green waters. Surrounded by a rich pine forest, the beach is long, picturesque and equipped with some bars and restaurants.
The Marina di Porto Conte is a good starting point for a beautiful excursion to Neptune's Grotto at the foot of Capo Caccia.