Terminal Auto ICO
port · Calabria
Terminal Auto ICO is a port on the coast of Calabria.
The nearest town is Rosarno.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to north (208°–4°).
- 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 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Within reach:
- San Ferdinando: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 27 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Supermarket (Sidis) 1.2 km 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 north wind: Porto di Palmi, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Nicotera Marina, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Palmi, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto di Palmi, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di Palmi, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di Palmi, 4.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto di Gioia Tauro port · 0.9 NM by sea
- Lido di Palmi cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Nicotera Marina cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Porto di Palmi marina · 4.5 NM by sea
- Scinà cove · 4.6 NM by sea
- Pietrenere cove · 5.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind
More places – Calabria
- Spiaggia di Trebisacce cove
- Spropoli cove
- Tufo cove
Questions
Is Terminal Auto ICO sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Palmi, 4.5 NM by sea.
Is Terminal Auto ICO sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Terminal Auto ICO?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Terminal Auto ICO?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.