Port Of Palinuro
General Data
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Category
Ports -
Geographical Area
Campania -
Latitude
Lat 40° 1' 57'' N -
Longitude
Long 15° 16' 29'' E -
E-mail Address
info@palinurocoop.com -
Telephone
0974 931604 -
Fax Number
0974 938294 -
VHF
12 - 16 -
City
Palinuro -
Post Code
84051 -
Province
Salerno -
Country
Italy
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Website
http://www.portodipalinuro.it -
Address
C.so Carlo Pisacane 37 -
Useful Numbers
Coastal Guard of Palinuro: 0974 938383;
Features
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Minimum Draught
1 m -
Maximum Draught
7 m -
Sea Bottoms
sand and seaweeds -
Shelter
sirocco -
Boat Posts
50 -
Port Entrance Times
24 h/24 -
Max Boat Length
70 m -
Near Anchorages
Buondormire Bay is south-east of Capo Palinuro, sheltered from winds from the first and fourth quadrant
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Bans
While entering the port, please keep a distance from the inner breakwater. Boats can stay in the harbour no longer than 5 days. -
Dangers
Intense maritime traffic, especially in summer -
Hardships
eastern 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
Wi-Fi
Description
Palinuro is a small private marina located inside the northern cove of Capo Palinuro.
The artificial landing port is made up of a 200-metre quay and a dock which can receive small fishing boats.
Recreational boats can use the numerous mooring rings available at the quay or some mooring buoys inside the basin and enjoy an efficient mooring/unmooring assistance service.
For those who moor at buoys, the marina make available some mobile floating piers for the loading/unloading operations. Along the quay, on the contrary, yachtsmen can find some electric charging columns. The marina offers some other services, such as Wi-Fi, surveillance, mechanical and electric repairs and weather forecast.
Palinuro is the largest hamlet in the municipality of Certola, in the province of Salerno and it is part of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, one among the most beautiful natural parks in Italy.
The town seems to take its name from the mythologic figure of Palinuro, the Aeneas' helmsman, dead on these beaches.
According to the history, however, the name of the town comes from the Greek words "pain" (opposite direction) and "oùros" (winds), maybe with a reference to the strong winds usually blowing on the promontory.
Palinuro is a coastal town particularly crowded in summer which attracts crowds of tourists thanks to the beauty of its landscape, beaches and crystal-blue sea.
The port of Palinuro is certainly an excellent starting point to visit the numerous grottos and coves surrounding Capo Palinuro or to reach Buondormire Beach, a picturesque and pure place accessible only by sea.
By renting a car, visitors can easily reach the Cilento and Vallo di Diano Natural Park and explore the charming hinterland.
In September 2014, the port hosted an important sailing competition called "Molpé's Sails" (part of the "Cilento Coast" sailing circuit) which involved four other villages: Acciaroli, Casalvelino, Pisciotta and Sapri.
The port of Palinuro is a good landing port for your boats and interesting starting point to discover a piece of haven which will certainly capture your heart.