La Seggiòla
marina · Vibo Valentia · Calabria
La Seggiòla is a marina on the coast of Calabria.
The nearest town is Vibo Valentia.
Also known as Spiaggia della Seggiòla.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to north-north-east (260°–28°).
- 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
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Pizzo: 38 restaurants, bars or cafés, 15 min on foot
- Castle Murat: 15 min on foot
- Museo provinciale Murattiano: 15 min on foot
- Church of Piedigrotta: 22 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (San Domenico) 150 m away
- Supermarket (Eurospar) 480 m away
- Train (Pizzo) 1.7 km away
- Parking 140 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: Vibo Marina Stella del Sud, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Vibo Marina Stella del Sud, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Vibo Marina Stella del Sud, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Vibo Marina Stella del Sud, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Vibo Marina Stella del Sud, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Prangi cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Pizzo cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Piedigrotta cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Vibo Marina Stella del Sud marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Vibo Marina Azzure marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Timpa Janca cove · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind
More places – Vibo Valentia
- Pizzo cove
- Vibo Marina Stella del Sud marina
- Prangi cove
Questions
Is La Seggiòla sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vibo Marina Stella del Sud, 1.4 NM by sea.
Is La Seggiòla sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at La Seggiòla?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at La Seggiòla?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.