Capri Marina Grande
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Capri Marina Grande is a marina on the island of Capri, in the Campania cruising area.
The nearest town is Capri.
It lies in Gulf of Naples.
Capri is part of the Campanian Archipelago.
Also known as Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande.
Capri's only harbour for the night (very limited places), funicular to the Piazzetta.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 16.4 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-east (296°–56°).
- 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 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage and harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Palazzo a Mare: 7 min on foot
- Chiesa di San Costanzo: 25 min on foot
- Villa San Michele: 52 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (L'Approdo 1980) 280 m away
- Supermarket (Decò) 690 m away
- Train (Marina Grande (Funicolare di Capri)) 490 m away
- Parking 250 m away
- Fuel at the quay
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 Commerciale capri, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto Turistico di Capri, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto Turistico di Capri, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Capri Marina Grande (anchorage), 0.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Capri Marina Grande (anchorage), 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Capri Marina Grande (anchorage) anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- Porto Commerciale capri port · 0.5 NM by sea
- Pastena cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Porto Turistico di Capri marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Grotta di Matermania anchorage · 2.3 NM by sea
- Cala del Rio cove · 2.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Capri
- Cala del Rio cove
- Da Luigi Ai Faraglioni cove
- Marina Piccola anchorage
Questions
Is Capri Marina Grande sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Commerciale capri, 0.5 NM by sea.
Is Capri Marina Grande sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Capri Marina Grande?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Capri Marina Grande?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.