Porto Arsenale La Maddalena Sponsor at 50° Intenational Genoa Boatshow

LA SPEZIA, ITALY, October 27, 2010

Following its successful hosting of the Louis Vuitton Trophy, the unique Mediterranean marina resort of Porto Arsenale La Maddalena, renowned for the weather which makes it an unrivalled sailing venue and for the warm welcome it extends, reconfirms its attendance at the Salone Internazionale di Genova and looks forward to its candidacy as a venue for one of the stages of the next America's Cup race, the 34th, scheduled for 2013.

With the eyes of the sailing world upon it, the news from Porto Arsenale for the coming season is that moorings and residential units will begin to be released this autumn.
These developments to nautical facilities and residential units will mark the second phase of the major modernisation and reconstruction project at the former arsenal.

The Marina
On completion of reclamation work, which began in August and is due to be completed in December 2010, the jetties, internal docks and auxiliary equipment will be installed, and the marina will be ready to offer all planned services by the start of the 2011 season.
In addition, guests will have access to relaxation areas, a swimming pool and various sports facilities.

The residential units
The newly designed residential area maintains the original layout of the two structures known as "borghetto" and "stecca". The eighteenth century atmosphere of the arsenal buildings has been revitalised by a restrained development plan that preserves the site's memories, history and early artefacts. The austere military architecture, masonry and wrought ironwork is at the core of the "garden loft borghetto" project, but there are also attractive gardens, shady porticoes, and inspiring coastal views. The aim has been to create an environment in which houses, and internal and external areas, demonstrate continuity, conserved and put to new use with a contemporary and modern touch to finishes, fittings and everyday objects.

Rather than the "modernised antiquity" that often trivialises and impoverishes modern restorations, the effects of human activity and the passage of time will be evident in a deliberately "fane" atmosphere that preserves the site's unique features, suggesting a pleasant suspension of time's flow.
A different impact comes from the creative mood of the "garden loft stecca", where the antique atmosphere is interpreted through forms and colours, dividing the spaces of the past from lively, original and modern environments such as the hotel, and creating a unique relationship with the surrounding landscape.

The residences, with adjacent mooring available, represent an excellent investment and offer a holiday style. A range of services, such as the "boat or home service" for home meal delivery, and babysitting, or beautician services at home or on board, is available both at the marina and in the residential area, allowing you to relax as if at a hotel while sacrificing none of the intimacy of home life.

Visitors to the Genoa event can see illustrations of the new project features already supported by commercial partners involved in the development: ECYB - Berth Central Agent, SANTANDREA - Real Estate Agency and DEA - Retail Development Advisor.

Porto Arsenale La Maddalena. The Project

MARINA
Over 500 moorings for boats of 10 to 114 m
Dock for superyachts of up to 70 m
SHIPYARD
Specialist technical assistance
WAREHOUSES AND STORAGE AREAS
Logistics and storage facilities
LA MADDALENA HOTEL & YACHT CLUB
98 superior and deluxe rooms, 11 executive and junior suites, swimming pool, lounge bar, restaurant
GARDEN LOFT - BORGHETTO NORTH
40 apartments
GARDEN LOFT - NORTH EAST COMPLEX
47 apartments
MARINA Centre
Reception and lounge
RESTAURANTS
Traditional Sardinian cuisine, international gourmet menu, pizzeria
SPA
Fitness centre, Turkish baths, saunas, relaxation and beauty treatments
LEISURE and SERVICES AREA
Launderette, services, pool, diving, sailing, tennis, football
PIAZZA SHOPPING MALL
8,000 sq. m.
OVERWATER CONFERENCE CENTRE
1,700 sq. m.
BOOKING CENTRE
Bikes, boats, "seatoys"
AD HOC SERVICES
Personalised assistance

The partners

DEA
An offshoot of the Realty Partners Group, DEA Real Estate Advisor is the supplier of commercial services. It was formed to perform contract management, identification of investment opportunities in the sectors of Realty Partners, business plan implementation and assessment of trends in the property market. DEA provides a wide range of consultancy services that include market analysis, concept development of commercial scenarios and business plans, assistance in evaluating real estate assets, and lease and sale of property portfolios or prestige properties.
http://www.dea-re.it

SANTANDREA
For over 30 years, this has been the brand name under which Gabetti Group has sold or leased exclusive properties. Skilled in understanding client needs, and known for its precise financial evaluations of premises, attention to detail, discretion, transparency and confidentiality, it is the ideal partner in negotiations for prestige properties.
http://www.immobilisantandrea.it

EAST COAST YACHT BROKERS
East Coast Yacht Brokers is the historic Italian brand name for specialist brokerage and tourist sailing services. Formed over thirty years ago in Venice, but now based in La Spezia, it has always been known for professionalism and knowledge of the nautical market.
http://www.ecyb.it

PORTO ARSENALE LA MADDALENA
Longitude: 009°25,85'E Latitude:41°12,88'N
Piazza Faravelli, snc - Località Moneta 07024 La Maddalena (OT) Sardinia Italy
info@portoarsenalelamaddalena.com
Marina Reception Tel: +39 0789 794225

For further information:
Alessandra Orlandini
Events & Communications Manager
P. +39 06 87451438 - M. +39 333 4315343
aorlandini@portoarsenalelamaddalena.com