Mergellina Sannazzaro Marina
marina · Naples · Campania

Mergellina Sannazzaro Marina is a marina on the coast of Campania.
The nearest town is Naples.
It lies in Gulf of Naples.
Also known as Spiaggia Largo Sermoneta.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east (76°–80°).
- 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 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Santa Maria del Parto a Mergellina, Naples: 6 min on foot
- Santa Maria di Piedigrotta: 13 min on foot
- Crypta Neapolitana: 16 min on foot
- Naples National Archaeological Museum: 36 min by public transport (2)
- Venus Callipyge: 36 min by public transport (2)
- Naples Cathedral: 38 min by public transport (2)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Ciro a Mergellina) 190 m away
- Supermarket (Market a Mergellina) 230 m away
- Metro (Mergellina) 600 m away
- Parking (Garage Cava) 300 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-east wind: Porticciolo del Molosiglio, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porticciolo del Molosiglio, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porticciolo del Molosiglio, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Posillipo Small Harbour marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Porticciolo del Molosiglio marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Porticciolo di Santa Lucia marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Terminal Flavio Gioia port · 2.9 NM by sea
- Porto di Napoli marina · 3 NM by sea
- Granatello marina · 5.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Naples
- Porticciolo di Santa Lucia marina
- Porticciolo del Molosiglio marina
- Porto di Napoli marina
Questions
Is Mergellina Sannazzaro Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Mergellina Sannazzaro Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porticciolo del Molosiglio, 1.5 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Mergellina Sannazzaro Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Mergellina Sannazzaro Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.