Andora Marina
marina · Alassio · Liguria
Andora Marina is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Alassio.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Andora.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-west (128°–220°).
- 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.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Torre Saracena: 7 min on foot
- Marina di Andora: 9 restaurants, bars or cafés, 13 min on foot
- Area protetta di interesse provinciale Torrente Merula: 16 min on foot
- Capo Mele Lighthouse: 19 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Salsa) 500 m away
- Supermarket (Crai) 510 m away
- Train (Andora) 1.9 km away
- Parking 130 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: Porto di San Bartolomeo al Mare, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di San Bartolomeo al Mare, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di San Bartolomeo al Mare, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto di San Bartolomeo al Mare, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di San Bartolomeo al Mare, 3.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Capo Mimosa cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Il casello cove · 2 NM by sea
- Marina delle Reti anchorage · 2.2 NM by sea
- Porto di San Bartolomeo al Mare marina · 3.4 NM by sea
- Porto di Diano Marina marina · 3.9 NM by sea
- Galeazzone cove · 4.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Alassio
- Alassio Marina marina
- Capo Santa Croce cove
Questions
Is Andora Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Andora Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di San Bartolomeo al Mare, 3.4 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Andora Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Andora Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.