Situated at the northwestern edge of the Tyrrhenian Sea, an arm of the Mediterranean 475 miles in length and 60 miles wide, The Moorings marina in Cannigione is a prime location for the start of a Sardinia yacht charter.
This Travel Notes page provides useful information about Sardinia. From airport procedures to currency exchange it will tell you what to expect to make your vacation smooth and worry free.
Base Manager
Enzo Maurizi
Address
Sailitalia/The Moorings
Via A.Vespucci, 28
Cannigione (Sassari), Sardinia, Italy
Hours of Operation
Saturday: 9:30am - 7:30pm or until last embarkation
Sunday 9:00am /12:00pm in case of embarkation
Base Facilities
Your comfort is assured by extensive facilities including a laundromats, hotel, restaurant, public phones, bank and fuel.
Base Map
How to Get There
Cannigione is in the Gulf of Arzachena. The Gulf has two harbours. The first is Mucchi Bianchi on the east side near the entrance, and Cannigione on the West side. The nearest airport is Olbia Airport. Olbia Airport is approximately 27km from the Base. By car the journey to the Base will take about one hour.
Servicing Airlines
Meridiana
Hapag Lloyd Express (HLX)
Easyjet
Alpieagles
Air Alps
Due to the number of flights which we organise, the Moorings can offer some great rates to many destinations. Please make sure you contact your Vacation Planning Specialist before you book your flights.
Customs / Immigration Information
Passports are required by all visitors to Italy, except for citizens of the following countries, who may enter Italy with a National Identity Card: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. No visas are required for stays of less than 90 days.
Airport
The nearest airport is Olbia Airport - OLB
Airport Transfers
Transfers can be arranged in advance. Download transfer forms from moorings.com.From the Airport Olbia Costa Smeralda or from the port of Olbia there is a bus which links Olbia with the main beautiful cities of the northern part of the Sardinia, including Cannigione.
Arrival / Departure Procedure
Embarkation: 3.00 pm is the contractual time when you can board your boat.
Briefing Times: Boat & Chart briefings are scheduled in the afternoon after boarding around 4.00 – 6.00 pm.
All head charterers are required to attend the briefings.
Disembarkation: Return to the base: 5:00pm is the contracted time when the boat must be returned and ready for debriefing and checks. Disembarkation is at 8:00am the following day.
Late Arrival Procedure
The Base personnel wait for you until 9:00pm. After 9:00pm, you will find an information sign at our reception office with a message for you indicating your yacht's name and berth. Your boat will be open and indicated by a sign with your name. The boat's equipment will be ready for the night. The Base personnel will be available the next day from 9:00am.
Taxes / Departure Tax
There is no departure tax payable.
Taxi
Gruppo Aisoni: Taxi service 24 hours a day, using only Mercedes cars. Taxi service to and from the airport. Minibus rental with drivers Transfers and Excursions
Tel. +39 0789 709266 ; +39 368 3224426 - Fax +39 0789 709266
Satta - Via Marie Curie: Transports all over the island Taxi service for and to the Olbia airport "Costa Smeralda" Car rental with drivers
Tel. +39 0784 844 351;+39 335 690 8025 - Fax +39 0784 844 351 -
Website: www.autonoleggiosatta.it/ - Email: info@autonoleggiosatta.it
Car Rental
Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Budget Dollar, National Sixt, Thrifty Eurocar
Driving licenses and other traffic documents valid in other countries are recognized in Italy. Distances are indicated in kilometer ( 1 km = 0.621 miles).
An international insurance certificate is required for citizens from non-EC countries.
The wearing of seat belts in front and rear seats is obligatory.
An appropriate harness system is obligatory for children from 2 to 12 years of age.
Traffic drives on the right. Road signs are international.
Many petrol stations are closed 12 -3 p.m.
Visitors are advised to check locally about exact opening times.
Parking
Parking can be booked directly at the base. There is a charge.
Area: 301,340 sq km
Population: 58,126,212
Capital city: Rome
People: Italian (includes small clusters of German-, French-, and Slovene-Italians in the north and Albanian-Italians and Greek-Italians in the south)
Language: Italian (official), German (parts of Trentino-Alto Adige region are predominantly German speaking), French (small French-speaking minority in Valle d'Aosta region), Slovene (Slovene-speaking minority in the Trieste-Gorizia area)
Religion: Roman Catholic, other (includes mature Protestant and Jewish communities and a growing Muslim immigrant community)
Government: Republic
Major industries: tourism, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, food processing, textiles, motor vehicles, clothing, footwear, ceramics
Tipping: This is a matter of personal discretion. Although bills normally include a service charge, it is customary to tip in restaurants and other places that cater to tourists. You may use the following as a guideline: Porters: 50¢ per bag; Waiter/Waitress: $1.00 per person; Chamber Maid: 50¢ per person, per day; Bus Driver: $3.00 per person, per day; Group Tour Guide: $6-7 per person, per day; Private Car Tour Guide: $10 - $15 per person, per day.
Currency: Euro
Electricity: voltage 230V/50Hz (European or Italian plug)
Time: UTC/GMT +1 hour. Daylight saving time: +1 hour
Festivals & Holidays
1 January: New Year's Day
6 January: The Epiphany
25 April: Liberation day
1 May: Labour Day
2 June: Anniversary of the Republic
15 August: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
1 November: All Saints' Day
7 November: World War 1 Victory Anniversary Day
8 december: Immaculate Conception
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: St Stephen's Day
| Moveable Public Holidays | 2011 | 2012 |
| Good Friday | 22 April | 6 April |
| Easter | 24 April | 8 April |
| Easter Monday | 25 April | 9 April |
| Whit Monday | 13 June | 28 May |
Some Major Events
* January - Fair of Sant'Orso in Aosta
* February - Feast of the almond-blossom in Agrigento
* February/March - Carnival in Venice, Viareggio and Ivrea
* March/April - "Scoppio del carro" in Florence
* May - Candle race in Gubbio ;Cavalcata sarda" in Sassari ;Maggio musicale" in Florence
* May/June - "Festival of the Two Worlds" in Spoleto
* June - Flower festival in Genzano
* July - "Palio" horserace in Siena; ;Festa del Redentore" in Venice;Umbria Jazz"
* August - Quintana tournament in Ascoli Piceno in Siena ana tournament in Arezzo
* August/September - "Settimane musicali" in Stesa al & Opera seasons in Milan and Verona
* September - Historical regatta in Venice Game in Marostica in Asti national Cinema Festival in Venice
* October - Grape feast in Merano
* November - Feast of the Madonna della Salute in Venice
* December - Franciscan crib in Greccio
Hotels
Hotel Residence Riva Azzurra
Hotel Del Porto
Hotel Baja
Hotel Micalosu
Hotel Club Cala di Falco
Restaurants
Ristorante La Risacca
Ristorante La Sciumara
Ristorante Entro Fuori Bordo
Ristorante Hotel Del Porto
Inquire at The Moorings Customer Service for more options.
Post Office
The post office is just 30 metres from the Sail Italia/Moorings office.
The Post Office is open From Monday to Friday from 8:00am – 1:00pm and Saturdays from 8:30am - 12:00pm.
Internet Connectivity
Most hotels offer wireless internet access (Wifi) in at least one public space, such as the lobby or lounge.
Tourist Information Centres
Agencia Di Viaggi Totem Tours – Tel: + 39 0789 88153 - Website: www.totemtours.it
Banks
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 8:30am-1:30pm and 2:30-4:00pm; Closed on Sat & Sun.
Cash Machine operational 24 hours a day.
Currencies / Money Exchange
Currency Exchange: You can exchange currency and travelers checks in Italy at most major banks, airports, large hotels, or at one of the many money exchange centers. Generally, banks will give you better rates - so check around.
Diving
In order to save you from carrying extra luggage, The Moorings provides snorkeling equipment: flippers, mask and snorkel for your use. The equipment is stored in the office. Just ask the customer service representative for the sizes needed for you and your crew.
Sardinia’s clear waters, rocky coastline and islands offer great scuba diving for the novice through to the seasoned diver. Alghero, on the North West coast is a good base for year round diving in deep sea with many caverns to explore. In the northeast dive schools abound and some of our hotels have there own dive centre such as the Abi d’Oru, the Capo d’Orso, Park Hotel Cala di Lepre and Dune Village. For self catering Residence Il Mirto. In the south marine life abounds and our hotels Sofitel Timi Ama, Hotel and Residence Cormoran and Hotel Chia Laguna have their own dive centres. Diving in warm waters of the Mediterranean during a holiday is definitely the way to have a go! Dive equipment contact information can be requested through the base in the event the client would like to pre-book their scuba diving excursion.
Fishing
Sardinia offers numerous opportunities for fishing either inland on the numerous lakes and rivers, on the coast off the rocks or jetties, you can see the locals catching octopi and taking them home for dinner. Offshore sport fishing trips can be also be arranged.
Some hotels in the north of the island offer trips on The Poseidon, a 14m sport fishing boat with excellent equipment, a very comfortable cabin and sundeck. They offer day or night fishing, drifting, deep or shallow line fishing and deep or coastal fishing. The waters around the northeast are especially rich with fish and this is a fantastic trip for the keen fisherman. Inland near to Mandra Edera Farm is Lake Omodeo with stunning scenery and coarse fishing. There is also fishing on the lakes and lagoons that surround Oristano on the west coast. In the south there is excellent fishing at Cala Carbonara where there is an abundance of marine life. From Alghero you can take a boat and rod out to fish under the cliffs at Capo Caccia. From Cala Gonone there is freshwater fishing on the Fiumendosa and Cedrino Rivers getting better the further up stream you go. Whether you are a keen fisherman or a child with a hand line, fishing is a popular activity in Sardinia.
Marina Information
During the summer months, you will generally need to call in advance to reserve a berth at other Ports and Marinas. You will find a booklet on board listing the telephone numbers for these. During the summer months, the main Port of Capri in particular is extremely difficult to reserve a berth and during the briefing other possibilities will be suggested. Port authorities will sometimes request the boat's papers and your charter contract. Do not forget to retrieve your documents before leaving.
Marina Prices: Sail Italia/Moorings has reserved berths in the Marina, just a short walk from the SailItalia/Moorings Office.Your first and last night moorings are complimentary.
All other nights are at customer’s expense and subject to availability. Payment details will be confirmed at the Base.
Electricity Information
Electricity in Italy is 220 volts, 50 cycles alternating current (AC). For comparison, in the United States it is 110 volts, 60 cycle AC current. Regardless of voltage, if your appliance has flat prongs, you will need a plug adapter: Italian sockets are designed to accept round prongs. Do get one before your leave!
Sailing Area restrictions
Restricted Zones
Information will be given at time of briefing.
Cruising Information
Information will be given at time of briefing.
Interesting Sites
Please visit the Itinerary Page for more of the best places to visit on your trip. While you are in Tahiti take the opportunity to visit these other cultural attractions.
Cannigione lies on the western shore of the broad bay that forms the Gulf of Arzachena. This deep bay has two harbours. The first is Mucchi Bianchi on the east side near the entrance and Cannigione on the West side. Tourist development has transformed this old fishing village, which was also the point of departure for boats to the island of La Maddelena, into a functional, modern holiday resort.
The Gulf of Arzachena which reaches so deeply into the mainland that it seems like a fjord, ends in a lagoon that is highly interesting from the point of view of nature. The small village is charming and the hinterland fertile and green, in marked contrast to the barren rocky landscape so often encountered elsewhere. In the summer, the town is full of life in an unsophisticated enjoyable way.
Moorings Provisioning
If you don't want to spend your holiday in supermarkets or buying food, Moorings offers a fantastic range of Food and Drinks packages which can be pre-ordered and will be on your boat when you arrive.
Supermarkets
There are several supermarkets located near the base.
Travel Insurance
Moorings offers 'Charter Care' which is a comprehensive travel insurance scheme for your complete peace of mind. If you have your own travel insurance, please make sure that it covers all of the destinations and activities of your Moorings vacation.
Vaccination and Immunization Information
Italy is generally risk-free of contagious disease.
At time of publication, an International Vaccination Certificate is not mandatory.
Clients wanting more information on vaccinations and immunizations should contact:
The Centers for Disease Control's International Travelers' Hotline in the USA at 404-332-4559. Detailed traveler's advice on traveling abroad can also be found at www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm. This website is in English.
For Americans, useful information on medical emergencies abroad, including overseas insurance programs, is provided in the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs brochure Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad, available via the Bureau of Consular Affairs home page or autofax: (202) 647-3000.
Medical Information
In general for any person traveling abroad the following suggestions can be made:
Take personal protective measures against insects.
Drink only bottled beverages (including water) or beverages made with boiled water.
Do not use ice cubes or eat raw seafood or rare meat.
Eat well-cooked foods while they are still hot and fruits that can be peeled without contamination.
Avoid roadside stands and street vendors.
Only pasteurized dairy products should be consumed.
Emergency Information
Police & General Emergency: 113
Fire, disasters: 11
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