Porticciolo di Pastena
marina · Salerno · Campania
Porticciolo di Pastena is a marina on the coast of Campania.
The nearest town is Salerno.
It lies in Gulf of Salerno.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and 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 (144°–252°).
- 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.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Meaculpa Ristorante) 150 m away
- Supermarket (Supermercato Dodecà) 380 m away
- Train (Pastena) 620 m away
- Parking 230 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: Salerno Porto Masuccio Salernitano, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Salerno Porto Masuccio Salernitano, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Salerno Porto Masuccio Salernitano, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Salerno Porto Masuccio Salernitano, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Salerno Porto Masuccio Salernitano, 1.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Salerno Porto Masuccio Salernitano marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Salerno Vecchio Porto marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Salerno Porto Nuovo Marina marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Salerno Santa Teresa Marina marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Porto di Salerno marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Salerno Container Terminal port · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Salerno
- Porto di Salerno marina
- Salerno Santa Teresa Marina marina
- Salerno Container Terminal port
- Salerno Porto Masuccio Salernitano marina
Questions
Is Porticciolo di Pastena sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porticciolo di Pastena sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Salerno Porto Masuccio Salernitano, 1.6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porticciolo di Pastena?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porticciolo di Pastena?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.