Posillipo Small Harbour
marina · Naples · Campania
Posillipo Small Harbour is a marina on the coast of Campania.
The nearest town is Naples.
It lies in Gulf of Naples.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-west (96°–200°).
- 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
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
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: 13 min on foot
- Naval Museum of Naples: 13 min on foot
- Giugliano in Campania: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 45 min by road
- Venus Callipyge: 45 min by public transport (C16)
- Farnese Bull: 45 min by public transport (C16)
- Naples National Archaeological Museum: 46 min by public transport (C16)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Il Miracolo dei Pesci) 110 m away
- Supermarket (Conad City) 140 m away
- Metro (Mergellina) 930 m away
- Parking 220 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-east wind: Porticciolo di Santa Lucia, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porticciolo di Santa Lucia, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porticciolo di Santa Lucia, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Mergellina Sannazzaro Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Mergellina Sannazzaro Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mergellina Sannazzaro Marina marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Porticciolo di Santa Lucia marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Porticciolo del Molosiglio marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Terminal Flavio Gioia port · 3.3 NM by sea
- Porto di Napoli marina · 3.4 NM by sea
- Coroglio cove · 4.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Naples
- Porticciolo del Molosiglio marina
- Porto di Napoli marina
- Terminal Flavio Gioia port
Questions
Is Posillipo Small Harbour sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Posillipo Small Harbour sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porticciolo di Santa Lucia, 1.6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Posillipo Small Harbour?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Posillipo Small Harbour?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.