Porto di Vasto
marina · Vasto · Gargano and Molise
Porto di Vasto is a marina on the coast of Gargano and Molise.
The nearest town is Vasto.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
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:
- Punta Penna Tower: 10 min on foot
- Punta Penna Lighthouse: 13 min on foot
- Genova-Rulli: 23 min on foot
- Vasto Cathedral: 32 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Trabocco Trimalcione) 210 m away
- Train (Porto di Vasto) 1.4 km away
- Parking 310 m away
- Fuel at the quay
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia di Punta Aderci cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Mottagrossa cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Torre Sinello cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Piccolo Porto di Pesca di Casarza marina · 4.5 NM by sea
- Marina Sveva marina · 6.9 NM by sea
- Le Marinelle marina · 7.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Vasto
Questions
Is Porto di Vasto sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto di Vasto sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Porto di Vasto?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto di Vasto?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.