Porto delle Grazie
marina · Calabria
Porto delle Grazie is a marina on the coast of Calabria.
The nearest town is Roccella Ionica.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to west-south-west (156°–252°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Sciabaka) 430 m away
- Parking 330 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 west wind: Monasterace Marina, 10.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Monasterace Marina cove · 10.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind
More places – Calabria
- Nicotera Marina cove
- Pantano Grande cove
- Porto di Bagnara Calabra marina
- Porto di Saline Joniche marina
Questions
Is Porto delle Grazie sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto delle Grazie sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Porto delle Grazie?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto delle Grazie?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.