Capitaneria di Porto
marina · Apulia and Salento
Capitaneria di Porto is a marina on the coast of Apulia and Salento.
The nearest town is Molfetta.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Molfetta Lighthouse: 4 min on foot
- Molfetta Cathedral: 12 min on foot
- Museo diocesano: 12 min on foot
- Molfetta: 19 restaurants, bars or cafés, 20 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Pizzeria Cip e Ciop) 280 m away
- Supermarket (Despar) 980 m away
- Train (Molfetta) 1.1 km away
- Parking 110 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-west wind: Porto di Molfetta, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto di Molfetta marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Lega Navale Italiana marina · 3.1 NM by sea
- Porto di Giovinazzo port · 3.3 NM by sea
- Marina Bisceglie Approdi marina · 4.8 NM by sea
- Porto di Santo Spirito marina · 7.3 NM by sea
- Porto di Palese port · 8.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Apulia and Salento by wind
More places – Apulia and Salento
- Torre Colimena cove
- Torre San Giovanni cove
- Lega Navale Brindisi marina
- Lega Navale Italiana marina
Questions
Is Capitaneria di Porto sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Capitaneria di Porto sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Capitaneria di Porto?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Capitaneria di Porto?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.