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Porto Vecchio

marina · Crotone · Calabria

Map of Porto Vecchio and the nearby coast
Porto Vecchio
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Porto Vecchio is a marina on the coast of Calabria.

The nearest town is Crotone.

It lies in Gulf of Taranto.

Also known as Porto Veccho.

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 Porto Vecchio 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.

Good holding.

Approach

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 0.7 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings and harbour.

Ashore and services

Sandy beach.

A good gateway to visit the island.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

  • National Archaeological Museum of Crotone: 14 min on foot
  • Castle of Charles V, Crotone: 15 min on foot
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, Crotone: 17 min on foot
  • Crotone city walls: 87 restaurants, bars or cafés, 20 min on foot

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Al Porto Vecchio) 170 m away
  • Supermarket (Coop) 540 m away
  • Bus (Corso Messina) 250 m away
  • Parking 140 m away
  • Fuel at the quay

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind

More places – Crotone

Questions

Is Porto Vecchio sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Porto Vecchio sheltered from the sirocco?

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

What is the seabed at Porto Vecchio?

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

Can you spend the night at Porto Vecchio?

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

Plan a voyage from Porto Vecchio