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Marina Corta

marina · Lipari · Aeolian Islands

Marina Corta – marina, Lipari
Photo: © Bernard Gagnon, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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°).

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  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Marina Corta for your arrival

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:

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Aeolian Islands by wind

More places – Lipari

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.

Plan a voyage from Marina Corta