Marina of Orikum
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Marina of Orikum is a marina on the coast of Albania.
The nearest town is Orikum.
It lies in Bay of Vlorë.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 6.8 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to north (324°–8°).
- 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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Oricum: 32 min on foot
- Orikum: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 37 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Pulëbardha) 420 m away
- Supermarket (Supermarket Çimi) 1.4 km 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: Pashaliman Naval Base, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Amanti's Beach, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Pashaliman Naval Base, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Pashaliman Naval Base, 2.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Amanti's Beach cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Pashaliman Naval Base port · 2.4 NM by sea
- Port of Vlora port · 6.1 NM by sea
- Vjeter cove · 6.6 NM by sea
- Gjiri i Shën Janit cove · 8.7 NM by sea
- The Cave of Haxhi Ali cove · 10.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Albania by wind
More places – Orikum
- Dafina Bay cove
- Karaburun Peninsula anchorage
- Pashaliman Naval Base port
Questions
Is Marina of Orikum sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Pashaliman Naval Base, 2.4 NM by sea.
Is Marina of Orikum sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina of Orikum?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Marina of Orikum?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.