Marina Yachting Portolano
marina · Gallipoli · Apulia and Salento

Marina Yachting Portolano is a marina on the coast of Apulia and Salento.
The nearest town is Gallipoli.
It lies in Gulf of Taranto.
Also known as Assonautica.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 4 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (348°–356°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Castello di Gallipoli: 13 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (You Cibo e Piacere) 130 m away
- Supermarket (Supermercato) 450 m away
- Train (Gallipoli) 240 m away
- Parking 80 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: Bacino San Giorgio, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto Gaio, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto Mercantile, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto Mercantile marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Fontanelle marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Lega Navale Italiana - Sezione di Gallipoli marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Porto Gaio marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Bacino San Giorgio marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Rivabella cove · 1.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Apulia and Salento by wind
More places – Gallipoli
- Bacino San Giorgio marina
- Fontanelle marina
- Porto Mercantile marina
- Porto Peschereccio marina
Questions
Is Marina Yachting Portolano sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Bacino San Giorgio, 1.1 NM by sea.
Is Marina Yachting Portolano sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
Can you spend the night at Marina Yachting Portolano?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.