Marina di Vico Equense
marina · Vico Equense · Campania
Marina di Vico Equense is a marina on the coast of Campania.
The nearest town is Vico Equense.
It lies in Gulf of Naples.
Also known as Marina di Vico.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 19.2 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-north-east (12°–16°).
Swell can come in from west to north (268°–8°).
- 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.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Giusso Castle: 19 min on foot
- Vico Equense: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 21 min on foot
- Santa Maria di Pozzano: 24 min by road
- Bonea: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 30 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Terramia) 310 m away
- Supermarket (Conad) 440 m away
- Train (Vico Equense) 350 m away
- Parking 180 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 wind: Marina di Stabia, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Montechiaro, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina di Equa Harbour, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina di Equa Harbour, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Torre Annunziata Marina, 4.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina di Equa Harbour marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Montechiaro cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Marina di Cassano marina · 2.4 NM by sea
- La Marinella cove · 3 NM by sea
- Porto di Castellammare di Stabia marina · 3.1 NM by sea
- Marina di Stabia marina · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Vico Equense
- Marina di Equa Harbour marina
- Montechiaro cove
Questions
Is Marina di Vico Equense sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Stabia, 3.4 NM by sea.
Is Marina di Vico Equense sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina di Vico Equense?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina di Vico Equense?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.