Forio d'Ischia Marina
marina · Ischia · Campania
Forio d'Ischia Marina is a marina on the island of Ischia, in the Campania cruising area.
The nearest town is Forio.
Ischia is part of the Phlegraean Islands.
Also known as Spiaggia della Chiaia.
West coast of Ischia, sunsets, church of the Soccorso.
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Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Forio d'Ischia Marina lies in the protected area Area marina protetta Regno di Nettuno: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Forio: 47 restaurants, bars or cafés, 14 min by dinghy
- basilica di Santa Maria di Loreto: 14 min by dinghy
- Torre Costantina: 16 min by dinghy
- Mezzavia: 33 min by public transport (171)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Zi Carmela) 180 m away
- Supermarket (Supermercato Decò) 280 m away
- Bus (Forio) 120 m away
- Parking 180 m away
- No fuel at this port, according to an official source.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Punta Cornacchia cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di San Montano cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Punta di Monte Vico cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Lacco Ameno Small Harbour marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Cava dell'isola cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Casamicciola Marina marina · 2.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Ischia
- Spiaggia di Citara cove
- Casamicciola Marina marina
- Lacco Ameno Small Harbour marina
- Maronti beach cove
Questions
Is Forio d'Ischia Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Forio d'Ischia Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Forio d'Ischia Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Forio d'Ischia Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.