Making the most of Porto Vecchio Capraia
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
From 1873 to 1986 it was a prison island and the port was mainly used for commercial traffic that supplied the penal colony.
After the prison was closed recreational boating became increasingly popular, in addition to fishing activities and passenger traffic as well as vessels bringing supplies for the 400 local inhabitants and the tourist accommodation facilities.
The port offers a quay for passenger traffic about 134 meters long and a 3,200 m2 pre-boarding yard.
The “Marina di Capraia” boating facility is managed by the SOPROTUR company which uses 4 floating piers and has a total of 100 berths available. In the eastern part of the bay there is also a buoy field for pleasure craft.
Getting around
Getting around: The island is small and many spots are accessible only on foot or by sea. Roads inland are minimal
Money
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