Marina Torre Vado

marina · Apulia and Salento

Marina Torre Vado is a marina on the coast of Apulia and Salento.

The nearest town is Torre Vado.

It lies in Gulf of Taranto.

Also known as Torre Vado.

Small harbour on the Ionian coast of Salento, a stop on cruising itineraries between Leuca and Gallipoli, near the Pescoluse beaches.

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Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.

Partial shelter in 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 (156°–276°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

Nearest services:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

In south-east wind: Porto Turistico Marina di Leuca S.p.A., 5.3 NM by sea.
In south wind: Torre San Giovanni, 8.5 NM by sea.
In south-west wind: Torre San Giovanni, 8.5 NM by sea.
In west wind: Gobbelle o Cappedde o Grotte del Pesco del Diavolo, 6.8 NM by sea.
In north-west wind: Marina di Felloniche, 2.5 NM by sea.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Turistico Marina di Leuca S.p.A., 5.3 NM by sea.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.