Italy east coast, public harbour berths, anchorages

[dial-a-monkey]

Just about to head over to the east coast of Italy, heading south.

Does anyone know of any anchorages or cheap marinas south of RImini on the east coast of Italy?

Also I haven't been able to find out how the public harbour berth system works ; In my pilot book it mentions there are often berths in the public ports in winter/spring but doesn't mention how they are charged - i.e how do I know if someone asks for money to use the port that he is authorised to collect the fee's - he's the right guy?

Any information would very much be appreciated - thanks

 

[charles_reed]

Just about to head over to the east coast of Italy, heading south.

Does anyone know of any anchorages or cheap marinas south of RImini on the east coast of Italy?

Also I haven't been able to find out how the public harbour berth system works ; In my pilot book it mentions there are often berths in the public ports in winter/spring but doesn't mention how they are charged - i.e how do I know if someone asks for money to use the port that he is authorised to collect the fee's - he's the right guy?

Any information would very much be appreciated - thanks

Ormeggiatore - look after berthing. Usually have an official cap and will tell you where to berth.

Italian E coast is pretty bare of decent places to pull into - I'd come down the the Croatian side - first place is Bari - I use the Porto Vecchio and get the local anglers to keep an eye on the boat. It's free but shallow.
Knew a girl there, language lecturer @ the Uni - the only person I know who could talk non-stop in two languages - excellent ristoranti in the Old Town.

Brindisi is the next place - go into the inner harbour and tie up off the Guardia Costiera, that's free as well, Otranto is a very pleasant little place Guido, the ormeggiatore there very helpful, but if there's a bora pull well away from the quay.

 

[bikesherpa]

Hi,
I keep my boat in Giulianova, a port in the Central Adriatic coast of Italy. South of Rimini, I would recommend the following ports: Fano, Ancona, Porto S.Giorgio, Giulianova, Pescara, Ortona, Vasto, Termoli, Bari, Brindisi. Be aware that some ports are shallow. During winter and early spring, it is quite easy to find free or cheap berths. Even private marinas are generally reasonable during those months. For free "transit" public berths, you should check availability with Guardia Costiera via radio. You can also find berths at local sailing clubs, especially at "Lega Navale". Call them ahead. You can find many useful information here http://www.pagineazzurre.com/english/home

 

[dial-a-monkey]

Thanks for the info - will try them out.