The Marina dell'Orso

About the Marina dell'Orso

In 1987, on the north-east coast of Sardinia, called Costa Smeralda, born Poltu Quatu Marina dell’Orso.

Situated in a strategic position, easily reachable from every corner of the Mediterranean sea it is the ideal location for those who want to navigate to La Maddalena archipelago.

Close to Poltu Quatu you can visit Caprera, La Maddalena, Santa Maria, Spargi, Budelli, Razzoli, Lavezzi, Cavallo and Corsica.

Poltu Quatu means hidden port for native people, it is the replica of an old sea village, with narrow streets and perched cottages.

Marina dell'Orso Technical Information

Marina dell’Orso is a fjord also known on the nautical charts as the ‘Stintino dell’Orso’. It is located between Liscia di Vacca bay and Baja Sardinia, in front of Caprera island and Cappuccini Island. For the approach you may follow Capo Ferro Lighthouse, located 2 miles NE of the Marina entrance. .

Nautical coordinates: LAT 41° 08' 30'' N LONG 09° 29' 42'' E .
Harbour lights: Red flashing light 5 sec., range 4M left entering; green flashing light 5 sec., range 4M right entering.
Nautical charts: I.I.M.M. n° 324.
Difficulty: Northerly winds.
Berths: 305, from 8 to 35 meters.
Nearest roadsteads: : Liscia di Vacca, Le Saline.
Boat places: 305, between 8 and 35 meters.
Depth: up to 3m at the entrance until 2m at the inner docks. 

Marina dell'Orso Berth Services

▪ Water and electricity are supplied by consumption with a pre-paid system.
▪ Shore power is 16-32-63-125 AMP 220v-380v
▪ Mooring with ground line and catenary system
▪ Firefighting equipment is located in each dock

Marina dell'Orso Mooring Assistance

The mooring assistance is available in the dock and by rubber dinghy.

Who wants to moor at Marina dell’ Orso of Poltu Quatu should contact the Harbour Office by VHF RADIO CHANNEL CH 9 standing by 24h. Please call sign Marina dell’Orso or Poltu Quatu.

☎ +39 0789 99477; +39 0789 950084
Fax: +39 0789 99468

The Harbour Office is located in the Main Dock “BR”, during summertime it is open every day from 8.30am to 8.30pm.

Other Marina dell'Orso Services

▪ Toilets and showers are available 24h a day and they are free of charge.
▪ Self-contained lavatory and shower are available for disables upon request.
▪ Docks cleaning
▪ Waste collection
▪ Fuel Station, duty-free fuel
▪ Pump-out facility collocated at the fuel station
▪ Waste oil/fuel disposal and battery disposal
▪ Fire Service
▪ Overnight security service
▪ Diver service
▪ Ice dispenser
▪ Weather forecast 24h, Navimeteo Harbour
▪ ATM
▪ Laundry service
▪ Boatyard services with a 30-tons travel lift

Marina dell'Orso Rules

▪ Anchoring is forbidden
▪ Car washing is forbidden
▪ Fishing is forbidden
▪ Swimming is forbidden
▪ Dumping solid or liquid waste in the sea is forbidden
▪ Any type of commercial activity is forbidden, except when specifically authorized by the Harbour Office

Contacts Marina dell'Orso

Marina Direction
☎ +39 0789 99477 // +39 0789 950084
Fax: +39 0789 99468
E-mail: marina@poltuquatu.com
www.poltuquatu.com

Port authorities La Maddalena
☎ +39 0789 730632 // +39 0789 736709
Fax: +39 0789 735424
www.guardiacostiera.it/lamaddalena

Useful numbers

Port authorities La Maddalena
☎ +39 0789 730632 // +39 0789 736709
Fax: +39 0789 735424
www.guardiacostiera.it/lamaddalena

Sea Emergency
Coast guard: 1530

Porto Cervo Maritime Office
Phone: +39 0789 94498

Emergency Numbers
▪ Carabinieri Porto Cervo
☎ +39 0789 92028
Carabinieri Arzachena
☎ +39 0789 82062
▪ Porto Cervo Police
☎ +39 0789 901900 // 113
▪ Fire Brigades Olbia
☎ 0789 602019
▪ Fire Brigades Emergencies
☎ 115
▪ Emergency medical service in Arzachena
Address: via G. Di Scanu
☎ 0789 82581
▪ Emergency medical service in Porto Cervo
Address: via Mare Blu
☎ 0789 92471
▪ Emergency Room in Olbia:Ospedale Giovanni Paolo II
Address: via Bazzoni – Sircana piano terra, padiglione E
 0789.552522 – 983 – 917
▪ Pharmacy in Abbiadori
☎ 0789 970031
▪ Pharmacy in Cannigione
Address: via Nazionale 7
☎ 0789 88035