olbia area

Anchorage by 6 to 10 m, S Figari cape, behind  Figarolo island, N Aranci gulf. That small bay is divided into two coves fringed by sandy beach. Good protection from all winds except those coming from SE.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: 

- Navigation within 200 m from the coast 
- Anchoring within 200 m from the coast 
- 10 knots speed limit within 1 km from the coast
- Running any craft within 200 m from the coast with engines on
- Tying lines to rocks

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In Gallura, in the northeastern coast of Sardinia, there are little pieces of paradise facing the town’s houses and arranged one after the other: they are made of thin, white sand, similar to flour, and bottom the colour of the sky. Golfo Aranci is one of them.

In dialect, it is called gulfu de li ranci, the gulf of the crabs, later Italianised into Aranci Gulf: a strip of land along the sea in the northeastern tip of the island, less than twenty kilometres from Olbia and only a few minutes from the Emerald Coast. The promontory of Capo Figari dominates the coast, made of fine-sand beaches and shallow bottom for tens of metres, an underwater world ready to be discovered, with surprising diving points such as Città delle Nacchere, Capo Filasca and la Roccia del Mamuthone (literally, “Big Mammoth Rock”). Surrounded by Mediterranean scrub, here are the five “city” beaches, perfect for families with children and teenagers, in particular those interested in windsurfing, with parking areas, bars and beach resorts.

Please refer to Navionics for anchorages.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: 

- Navigation within 200 m from the coast 
- Anchoring within 200 m from the coast
- 10 knots speed limit within 1 km from the coast
- Running any craft within 200 m from the coast with engines on
- Tying lines to rocks

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Spiaggia Bianca, located between the town of Golfo Aranci and Olbia is a large creek characterized by crystal clear water,  white sand and some granitic rocks. 
The beach is curved, faces south looking out over the Bay of Olbia, giving a mesmerizing view of Isola Tavolara in the distance.

Spaiggia Bianca is about 350 meters long, perfect for children that will enjoy swimming and playing here, since its waters are shallow.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: 

- Navigation within 200 m from the coast 
- Anchoring within 200 m from the coast 
- 10 knots speed limit within 1 km from the coast
- Running any craft within 200 m from the coast with engines on
- Tying lines to rocks

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Cala Sassari is located before the town of Golfo Aranci. This large creek is characterized by crystal clear water,  white sand and some granitic rocks. The beach is also bordered by two promontories that protect the cove from Mistral wind. The shallowness of the water let children swim and play without dangers.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: 

- Navigation within 200 m from the coast 
- Anchoring within 200 m from the coast
- 10 knots speed limit within 1 km from the coast
- Running any craft within 200 m from the coast with engines on
- Tying lines to rocks

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At 0,6 NM SSW Casette point, a small cove well sheltered  at E by Porri island, is a good anchorage. Cala Banana is located in the resort of Cala Banana and Nodu Pianu. On the left you can see the small island Porri. Cala Banana beach is separated from Nodu Pianu beach by some rocks. On the beach there is a bar and rental boats and canoes.

Point S of Olbia gulf, is the NE end of a promontory. A tower is located on the cape. A shoal extends beyond the cap and extends more than 0.4 NM E of it. A large rock is 0.2 NM E Cape and is indicated by a beacon. An island located 0.1 NM NW of the cape is also marked by a beacon. This cape is the N limit of Natural Area marina protetta Tavolara - Punta Coda Cavallo.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: 

- Navigation within 200 m from the coast 
- Anchoring within 200 m from the coast
- 10 knots speed limit within 1 km from the coast
- Running any craft within 200 m from the coast with engines on
- Tying lines to rocks

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Spalmatore di Terra lies on the SW end of Tavolara Island and offers anchorage in a depth of 20m, about midway between the entrance points.

This berth is exposed to SE winds.
Several houses are located at the end of the bay and a conspicuous lime kiln is situated on its E side. A low, narrow, and sandy peninsula extends 0.5 mile SW and forms the NW side.
A shoal area extends up to 0.5 mile NW of this sandy peninsula and Isolotto Verde, Isolotto Spalmatore, and numerous rocks lie on it.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: 

- Navigation within 200 m from the coast 
- Anchoring within 200 m from the coast
- 10 knots speed limit within 1 km from the coast
- Running any craft within 200 m from the coast with engines on
- Tying lines to rocks

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Opposite the island Tavolara, this bay is bordered by a beautiful white sand beach and is partly sheltered by the island of Tavolara. Day anchorage on sandy bottom (8/4 m).

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: 

- Navigation within 200 m from the coast 
- Anchoring within 200 m from the coast
- 10 knots speed limit within 1 km from the coast
- Running any craft within 200 m from the coast with engines on
- Tying lines to rocks

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Porto Taverna, holiday village is located south of Olbia, on the east coast of Sardinia. You can anchor for the day (7 to 18 m) on the sandy bottom, the bay is protected in part by the island Tavolara. On the beach there is a coffee bar. Behind the beach there is a lagoon, where it is sometimes possible to observe flamingos.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: 

- Navigation within 200 m from the coast 
- Anchoring within 200 m from the coast
- 10 knots speed limit within 1 km from the coast
- Running any craft within 200 m from the coast with engines on
- Tying lines to rocks

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This long peninsula beyond the promontory of Monte Petrosu, extending into the Tyrrhenian Sea, has an end portion which is called "Capo Coda Cavallo" ("Queue of horse cape"), because of its curious shape. This is the extreme point of the marine protected area of Tavolara / Coda Cavallo. In front of the tip is Proratora island where you can visit a cave.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: 

- Navigation within 200 m from the coast 
- Anchoring within 200 m from the coast
- 10 knots speed limit within 1 km from the coast
- Running any craft within 200 m from the coast with engines on
- Tying lines to rocks

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Porto Brandinghi or Brandinchi is a large bay that offers a good anchorage, however, discouraged by E wind raises a big swell. Access to the anchorage by about 8 m, passing between Rossa island (S) and Testa di Moro Rock, triangular and inconspicuous, 0.4 M in S.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: 

- Navigation within 200 m from the coast 
- Anchoring within 200 m from the coast
- 10 knots speed limit within 1 km from the coast
- Running any craft within 200 m from the coast with engines on
- Tying lines to rocks

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