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Marina di Otranto

marina · Otranto · Apulia and Salento

Marina di Otranto – marina, Otranto
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Marina di Otranto is a marina on the coast of Apulia and Salento.

The nearest town is Otranto.

Also known as Ipogeo dietro le cave and Bunker del porto.

Harbour at the foot of the fortified old town, Aragonese castle and cathedral with medieval mosaic; flagship stop on the Adriatic coast of Salento.

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Shelter by wind direction

Sheltered from every direction.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Marina di Otranto for your arrival

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

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Ashore and services

Beach within 300 m.

A good gateway to visit the island.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

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

Within reach:

  • Castello di Otranto: 9 min on foot
  • Otranto Cathedral: 10 min on foot
  • Otranto: 72 restaurants, bars or cafés, 11 min on foot
  • Zona Artigianale: 36 min on foot

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Ai Bastioni) 230 m away
  • Supermarket (Punto spesa) 740 m away
  • Train (Otranto) 1.2 km away
  • Parking 200 m away
  • Fuel at the quay

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Apulia and Salento by wind

More places – Otranto

Questions

Is Marina di Otranto sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Marina di Otranto sheltered from the sirocco?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

What is the seabed at Marina di Otranto?

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

Can you spend the night at Marina di Otranto?

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

Plan a voyage from Marina di Otranto