Porto di Torre Pali
marina · Apulia and Salento
Porto di Torre Pali is a marina on the coast of Apulia and Salento.
The nearest town is Torre Pali.
It lies in Gulf of Taranto.
Also known as Torre Pali.
Small harbour on the Ionian coast of Salento, an hour's sail from Leuca, suggested as a stop on cruising itineraries; beware of the Secche di Ugento offshore.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-west (112°–232°).
- 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 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Torre Pali: 11 restaurants, bars or cafés, 4 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Stella del Mare) 200 m away
- Supermarket (Supermercato La Torre) 320 m away
- Parking 160 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 east wind: Marina Torre Vado, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Torre San Giovanni, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Torre San Giovanni, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Torre San Giovanni, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Torre San Giovanni, 5.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia di Posto Vecchio cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Marina Torre Vado marina · 3.2 NM by sea
- Marina di Felloniche cove · 5.4 NM by sea
- Torre San Giovanni cove · 5.7 NM by sea
- Porto Turistico Marina di Leuca S.p.A. marina · 8 NM by sea
- Gobbelle o Cappedde o Grotte del Pesco del Diavolo cove · 9.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Apulia and Salento by wind
More places – Apulia and Salento
- Porto Turistico di San Foca marina
- Porto di Barletta marina
- Torre Colimena cove
- Torre San Giovanni cove
Questions
Is Porto di Torre Pali sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto di Torre Pali sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Torre San Giovanni, 5.7 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porto di Torre Pali?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Porto di Torre Pali?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.