Granatello
marina · Campania
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Granatello is a marina on the coast of Campania.
The nearest town is Portici.
It lies in Gulf of Naples.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (308°–316°).
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Pietrarsa railway museum: 12 min by public transport (Napoli–Salerno)
- theatre of Herculaneum: 18 min by road
- Villa of the Papyri: 20 min on foot
- Herculaneum: 24 min on foot
- Portici: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 28 min on foot
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Snow: 28 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Da Giuseppe Al Granatello) 60 m away
- Supermarket (Euroesse) 310 m away
- Train (Portici-Ercolano) on site
- Parking 160 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: La Scala, 1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Torre del Greco Marina, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Torre del Greco Marina, 1.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- La Scala cove · 1 NM by sea
- Torre del Greco Marina marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Terminal Flavio Gioia port · 3.7 NM by sea
- Porticciolo del Molosiglio marina · 3.8 NM by sea
- Porto di Napoli marina · 3.8 NM by sea
- Porticciolo di Santa Lucia marina · 3.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Campania
- spiaggia La Tonnarella cove
- Acciaroli Harbour marina
- Marina di Casal Velino marina
- Marina di Pisciotta Harbour marina
Questions
Is Granatello sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is La Scala, 1 NM by sea.
Is Granatello sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Granatello?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Granatello?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.