Marina Corta
marina · Lipari · Aeolian Islands

Marina Corta is a marina on the island of Lipari, in the Aeolian Islands cruising area.
The nearest town is Lipari.
Lipari is part of the Aeolian Islands.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to south-south-east (48°–156°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Lipari Cathedral: 13 min on foot
- Museo archeologico regionale eoliano (Lipari): 13 min on foot
- Castello di Lipari: 13 min on foot
- Montegallina: 36 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Al Pirata) 80 m away
- Supermarket 120 m away
- Bus 330 m away
- Parking 140 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Lipari La Buona Fonda, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Pignataro Marina, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Pignataro Marina, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Pignataro Marina, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Pignataro Marina, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Lipari La Buona Fonda marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Lipari Marina Lunga marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Pignataro Marina marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Lipari Service marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Spiaggia de La Forbice cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia bianca anchorage · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Aeolian Islands by wind
More places – Lipari
- Spiaggia di Vinci anchorage
- Campo Bianco anchorage
- Spiagga della Papesca cove
- Pignataro Marina marina
Questions
Is Marina Corta sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Lipari La Buona Fonda, 0.6 NM by sea.
Is Marina Corta sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Pignataro Marina, 0.6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina Corta?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina Corta?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

