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MARINA VISIT
Cala Ponte Marina, Italy
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ocated below the ancient, picturesque clifftop town of Polignano a Mare, on
the South-East Coast of Italy, Cala Ponte Marina is a luxury resort built and operated by Cala Ponte SpA, with a guarantee of quality provided through its management by the worldwide Camper & Nicholsons Marinas network. Cala Ponte Marina has
already gained a reputation as a prestigious sailing destination, providing world- class facilities and amenities, with 316 marina berths for yachts from 5-40 m in depths of up to four metres serviced to the standards of
excellence and exclusivity that the yachting world has come to expect from Camper and Nicholsons. It is also entitled to fly the Blue Flag due to its environmental activities. Facilities include a fuel
station with both diesel and petrol, electricity/water pedestals, wi-fi, sewage and bilge pump-out facilities, 24/7 security, a slipway, diving service and ample parking for bikes, motorcycles and cars. There is assistance with mooring (see front cover) and the marina also operates a courtesy car service. Part of the Cala Ponte Hotel
Resort, which opened its doors in August, 2015, visitors to the
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marina can take advantage of a health club, spa, swimming pools and tennis courts. Available to boat-owners and visiting yachts, as well as the general public, are a range of restaurants, pizzerias, ice cream parlours, chandlery shops and boutiques.
Ideal base Cala Ponte Marina is an ideal base from which to explore the Adriatic’s most popular cruising areas. Apulia’s 500 miles of coastline has many
Main picture: Aerial view of Cala Ponte Marina showing the protection offered by the rubble mound breakwater.
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