Porto di Torre a Mare
marina · Noicattaro · Apulia and Salento
Porto di Torre a Mare is a marina on the coast of Apulia and Salento.
The nearest town is Noicattaro.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (308°–316°).
- 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
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre Pelosa: 4 min on foot
- Parco Scizzo-Parchitello: 37 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Zia Teresa) 90 m away
- Supermarket 230 m away
- Train (Bari Torre a Mare) 750 m away
- Parking 60 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: port of Mola, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: port of Mola, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: port of Mola, 4.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Fetta cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Cala Settanni cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia San Giorgio cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- port of Mola marina · 4.9 NM by sea
- Porto Vecchio di Bari port · 6 NM by sea
- Lega Navale Bari marina · 6.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Apulia and Salento by wind
More places – Noicattaro
- Cala Fetta cove
- Cala Settanni cove
Questions
Is Porto di Torre a Mare sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is port of Mola, 4.9 NM by sea.
Is Porto di Torre a Mare sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Porto di Torre a Mare?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Porto di Torre a Mare?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.