Porti i Shëngjinit
marina · Shëngjin · Albania
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Porti i Shëngjinit is a marina on the coast of Albania.
The nearest town is Shëngjin.
It lies in Gulf of Drin.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Swell can come in from south to south-south-west (184°–196°).
- 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 0.9 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Shëngjin: 7 restaurants, bars or cafés, 10 min on foot
- Lezhë Castle: 30 min by road
- Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Lezhë: 31 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Vitooria) 190 m away
- Parking (San Giovanni private parking) 410 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 south-east wind: Shëngjin Beach, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Jawa Park, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Jawa Park, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Shëngjin Beach cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Jawa Park cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Saca Beach cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Arta's beach cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Patok cove · 11.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Albania by wind
More places – Shëngjin
- Saca Beach cove
- Shëngjin Beach cove
- Arta's beach cove
Questions
Is Porti i Shëngjinit sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porti i Shëngjinit sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Shëngjin Beach, 0.7 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porti i Shëngjinit?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Porti i Shëngjinit?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.