Nautica Nautilus
marina · Scalea · Calabria
Nautica Nautilus is a marina on the coast of Calabria.
The nearest town is Scalea.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to north-north-west (172°–340°).
- 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.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Fiume Lao: 32 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 340 m away
- Supermarket 570 m away
- Train (Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao) 1.7 km away
- Parking 410 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, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto naturale di San Nicola Arcella, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto naturale di San Nicola Arcella, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto naturale di San Nicola Arcella, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di Maratea, 10.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Diamante, 7.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto naturale di San Nicola Arcella anchorage · 3.9 NM by sea
- Spiaggia della Marinella cove · 4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Tufo cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Attracco Isola di Dino marina · 6.3 NM by sea
- Diamante marina · 7.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind
More places – Scalea
- Spiaggia della Marinella cove
- Porto naturale di San Nicola Arcella anchorage
Questions
Is Nautica Nautilus sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Tufo, 4.4 NM by sea.
Is Nautica Nautilus sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto naturale di San Nicola Arcella, 3.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Nautica Nautilus?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Nautica Nautilus?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.