Porto di Levante
marina · Vulcano · Aeolian Islands
Porto di Levante is a marina on the island of Vulcano, in the Aeolian Islands cruising area.
The nearest town is Lipari.
Vulcano is part of the Aeolian Islands.
Also known as Forgia Vecchia.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east-north-east (24°–76°).
- 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 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage and harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (King of Fish) 140 m away
- Supermarket (Sapori e Dintorni Conad) 250 m away
- Bus 260 m away
- Parking 460 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, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Pignataro Marina, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Pignataro Marina, 3.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia de La Forbice cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- la Schicciola cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Marina Corta marina · 3.1 NM by sea
- Lipari La Buona Fonda marina · 3.7 NM by sea
- Lipari Marina Lunga marina · 3.7 NM by sea
- Pignataro Marina marina · 3.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Aeolian Islands by wind
More places – Vulcano
- Vulcano Gelso port
- Grotta del Cavallo anchorage
- Porto di Ponente anchorage
- Spiaggia del Cannitello anchorage
Questions
Is Porto di Levante sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Lipari La Buona Fonda, 3.7 NM by sea.
Is Porto di Levante sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Porto di Levante?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto di Levante?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.