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, an exclusive marina that has transformed the local economy
and welcomes the most prestigious yacht owners.
The Cala Galera marina was one of Italy’s first private marinas. It was built in the early 1970s during Susanna Agnelli ’s tenure, and the construction work was entrusted to a French company that was at the forefront of this type of project.
To build this structure, the developers had to conduct meticulous studies of the ocean currents at the site. In fact, where the landing stage now stands, there was once a vast, shallow sandy bay that was very popular with families and surrounded by low-lying vegetation and large eucalyptus trees.
The port complex consists mainly of two large piers: the breakwater, within which numerous warehouses have been built, and the inner pier, which houses a wide variety of commercial businesses.
Here you'll find repair shops, yacht brokers, clothing stores, restaurants, bars, pizzerias, and even a supermarket.
Rightat the entrance, behind the gas station, stands the control tower that houses the offices of the Cala Galera Marina—the organization you can contact on VHF channel 9 if you’re looking for a berth for your boat.
In addition to a weather report updated twice a day, which provides essential information for all sailors, you’ll also have access to fresh water, electricity, a telephone line, and internet access.
In the immediate vicinity, a range of boating-related businesses—such as shipyards and boat storage facilities—have also sprung up, providing essential support for a marina of this size. The marina’s crowning achievement is undoubtedly its hauling and launching service for vessels up to 300 tons, along with two travel lifts capable of handling up to 80 tons.
The establishment of Cala Galera has had a positive impact on the economic growth of the entire area, attracting famous and wealthy yacht owners willing to pay handsomely not only for the services provided onshore but also to provide employment for many locals as sailors or captains on luxury yachts.
