Attracco Isola di Dino
marina · Dino, Calabria · Calabria
Attracco Isola di Dino is a marina on the island of Dino, Calabria, in the Calabria cruising area.
The nearest town is Praia a Mare.
It lies in Gulf of Policastro.
Also known as Caporena, Grotta del Leone, Grotta del Monaco and Grotta della Pecora.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north (288°–352°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage and harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Attracco Isola di Dino lies in the protected area Parco Marino Regionale Riviera dei Cedri - Isola di Dino: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre di Fiuzzi: 16 min by dinghy
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 850 m away
- Parking 440 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: Tufo, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Tufo, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di Maratea, 6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di Maratea, 6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Tufo cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia della Marinella cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Porto naturale di San Nicola Arcella anchorage · 2.9 NM by sea
- Spiaggia La Secca cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Sotto l'Orto anchorage · 4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind
More places – Dino, Calabria
- Torricella Inferiore cove
- Ardore Marina cove
- Bardalato Marina marina
- Bova Marina cove
Questions
Is Attracco Isola di Dino sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Tufo, 2.8 NM by sea.
Is Attracco Isola di Dino sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
Can you spend the night at Attracco Isola di Dino?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.