Marina near Turrati-Forche
marina · Soverato · Calabria
Marina near Turrati-Forche is a marina on the coast of Calabria.
The nearest town is Soverato.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south-east (32°–140°).
- 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 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Marina near Turrati-Forche lies in the protected area Parco Marino Regionale "Baia di Soverato": check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Caldarello: 20 min on foot
- Frabotto Mannesi: 27 min on foot
- Paparo-Sant'Angelo: 37 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Lido Mediterraneo) 730 m away
- Supermarket (Ipercoop) 1.2 km 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: Catanzaro Lido, 8.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Montepaone Lido cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Caminia cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Santa Maria del Mare Torrazzo cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Copanello cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Bardalato Marina marina · 7.2 NM by sea
- Catanzaro Lido marina · 8.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind
More places – Soverato
Questions
Is Marina near Turrati-Forche sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Catanzaro Lido, 8.2 NM by sea.
Is Marina near Turrati-Forche sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina near Turrati-Forche?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina near Turrati-Forche?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.