Porto Gaio
marina · Gallipoli · Apulia and Salento
Porto Gaio is a marina on the coast of Apulia and Salento.
The nearest town is Gallipoli.
It lies in Gulf of Taranto.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to north-north-west (252°–344°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Perez: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 24 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Aglio&Olio) 110 m away
- Supermarket (famila) 560 m away
- Train (Gallipoli via Agrigento) 640 m away
- Parking 370 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, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Fontanelle, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Lega Navale Italiana - Sezione di Gallipoli, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Lega Navale Italiana - Sezione di Gallipoli, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Fontanelle marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Lega Navale Italiana - Sezione di Gallipoli marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Marina Yachting Portolano marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Porto Mercantile marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Rivabella cove · 1 NM by sea
- Bacino San Giorgio marina · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Apulia and Salento by wind
More places – Gallipoli
- Porto Mercantile marina
- Porto Peschereccio marina
- Spiaggia di Rivabella cove
Questions
Is Porto Gaio sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Bacino San Giorgio, 1.4 NM by sea.
Is Porto Gaio sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Porto Gaio?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto Gaio?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.