2022 November December Marina World

SUPERYACHT FACILITIES
Marina del Gargano in the Gulf of
Manfredonia covers an area of 27ha (67
acres) and has 700 berths. Upon request,
vessels as long as 60m (197ft) can be
accommodated.
recently inaugurated events area and
the Sunset Lounge terrace overlooking
the Amalfi coast are both popular with
customers, and the barbecue area is
appreciated by crew.
Marina d’Arechi offers seasonal
packages for everyone. Purchase of
‘Twenty’, for example, delivers a berth
for 20 years at reduced cost and, as the
marina has ‘resort’ status, a reduced
VAT rate of 10 per cent is given on
short-term moorings.
New to the area is Stabia Main Port
Marina. With 9m (29ft 6in) water depths
and a harbour entrance over 60m
(197ft) wide, it can accept gigayachts
up to 250m (820ft) in length. “The 2022
tourist season gave great satisfaction,
with large yachts with internationally
renowned guests calling in. Vessels
over 100m [330ft] have chosen Stabia
Main Port as their only landing point in
the Mediterranean, and for megayacht
services and the local tourism
opportunities,” said marketing and port
facilities director Luisa del Sorbo. The
marina, which opened six years ago at
the centre of Castellammare di Stabia,
has resort status.
Further south, the stand-out facility
is Marina del Gargano in the Gulf of
Manfredonia. Ideal for cruising on to
Greece, Montenegro and Croatia, and
just steps away from the historic city
centre, the marina covers an area of
27ha (67 acres) and has 700 berths.
The mooring plan accommodates boats
of 50m (164ft) in length but 60m (197ft)
vessels can moor up on request. In
addition to a fully-equipped shipyard,
there are two commercial areas with
bars, restaurants and shops.
“Particular attention is given to the
environment,” explained port director
Andrea Zullo. “We are equipped with
several charging stations for electric
vehicles and boats, and have a water
recirculation and pump-out system.”
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