Alassio Marina
marina · Alassio · Liguria
Alassio Marina is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Alassio.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to east-north-east (48°–76°).
Swell can come in from east to south-east (88°–140°).
- 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 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre di Santa Croce: 16 min on foot
- Regione Monti: 17 min on foot
- Alassio wall: 20 min by road
- Albenga Cathedral: 24 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Vedetta) 300 m away
- Supermarket (Crai) 1.9 km away
- Parking 160 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: Capo Santa Croce, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Andora Marina, 5.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Loano, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Loano, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Loano, 7.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Capo Santa Croce cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Isola Gallinara Small Harbour marina · 1 NM by sea
- Andora Marina marina · 5.4 NM by sea
- Capo Mimosa cove · 6.5 NM by sea
- Bagni Laura cove · 6.6 NM by sea
- Borghetto Santo Spirito Harbour marina · 7.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Alassio
- Andora Marina marina
- Capo Santa Croce cove
Questions
Is Alassio Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Capo Santa Croce, 0.6 NM by sea.
Is Alassio Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Loano, 7.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Alassio Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Alassio Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.