Marina near Pioppi
marina · Campania
Marina near Pioppi is a marina on the coast of Campania.
The nearest town is Casal Velino.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to west-south-west (124°–240°).
- 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: 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:
- Museo vivo del mare: 11 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (lo Sfizio) 600 m away
- Supermarket 480 m away
- Parking 70 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 east wind: Spiaggia sotto la torre, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Casal Velino, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina di Casal Velino, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina di Casal Velino, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina di Casal Velino, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia sotto la torre cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Marina di Casal Velino marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Acciaroli Harbour marina · 2.9 NM by sea
- Mezzatorre cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- spiaggia di Ascea cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- San Nicola a Mare Harbour marina · 5.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Campania
- Ogliastro Marina anchorage
- Pinetamare Small Harbour marina
- Porto di Castellammare di Stabia marina
- Punta Licosa cove
Questions
Is Marina near Pioppi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina near Pioppi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Casal Velino, 2.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina near Pioppi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina near Pioppi?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.