Marina di Lizzano
cove · Lizzano · Apulia and Salento
Marina di Lizzano is a cove on the coast of Apulia and Salento.
The nearest town is Lizzano.
It lies in Gulf of Taranto.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (213°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to west (148°–280°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (270 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Librari, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Campomarino, 6.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Campomarino, 6.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto di Campomarino, 6.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di Campomarino, 6.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Le Canne, 4.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cisaniello cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Bologna Beach cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Truglione cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Torretta Mare cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Le Villette cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Librari cove · 2.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Apulia and Salento by wind
More places – Lizzano
- Bologna Beach cove
- Cisaniello cove
Questions
Is Marina di Lizzano sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina di Lizzano sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Campomarino, 6.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Marina di Lizzano?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Marina di Lizzano?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Marina di Lizzano?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.