Canale Torre Paola
marina · San Felice Circeo · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Canale Torre Paola is a marina on the coast of Lazio and Pontine Islands.
The nearest town is San Felice Circeo.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south to north-north-west (188°–336°).
- 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.
Protected area and seagrass
Canale Torre Paola lies in the protected area Circeo National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre Paola: 12 min on foot
- Circeii: 37 min on foot
- Selva Piana-Baia d'Argento: 40 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Chiosco Torre Paola) 340 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: San Felice Circeo Marina (anchorage), 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: San Felice Circeo Marina, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: San Felice Circeo Marina, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: San Felice Circeo Marina, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: San Felice Circeo Marina (anchorage), 4.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Il Precipizio cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Villaggio Busiri Vici cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- San Felice Circeo Marina (anchorage) anchorage · 4.3 NM by sea
- Porto San Felice Circeo (anchorage) anchorage · 4.8 NM by sea
- San Felice Circeo Marina marina · 4.8 NM by sea
- Foce Sisto Small Harbour marina · 7.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – San Felice Circeo
- Porto San Felice Circeo (anchorage) anchorage
- San Felice Circeo Marina (anchorage) anchorage
- Foce Sisto Small Harbour marina
- Il Precipizio cove
Questions
Is Canale Torre Paola sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is San Felice Circeo Marina (anchorage), 4.3 NM by sea.
Is Canale Torre Paola sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Canale Torre Paola?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Canale Torre Paola?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.