Rio Martino Small Harbour
marina · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Rio Martino Small Harbour is a marina on the coast of Lazio and Pontine Islands.
The nearest town is Latina.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-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-north-west (140°–296°).
- 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 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Rio Martino Small Harbour lies in the protected area Circeo National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Albatros) 660 m away
- Parking 550 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: Canale Torre Paola, 9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Nettuno Marina, 11.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Nettuno Marina, 11.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Nettuno Marina, 11.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Nettuno Marina, 11.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Nettuno Marina, 11.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia della Bufalara cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Torre Astura anchorage · 7.1 NM by sea
- Canale Torre Paola marina · 9 NM by sea
- Il Precipizio cove · 9.7 NM by sea
- Villaggio Busiri Vici cove · 10.5 NM by sea
- Nettuno Marina marina · 11.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Lazio and Pontine Islands
- Monte d'Argento cove
- Rada di Nettuno anchorage
- Scauri Small Harbour marina
- Spiaggia della Bufalara cove
Questions
Is Rio Martino Small Harbour sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Rio Martino Small Harbour sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Nettuno Marina, 11.8 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Rio Martino Small Harbour?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Rio Martino Small Harbour?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.