Cala Cravieu
marina · Albisola Superiore · Liguria
Cala Cravieu is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Albisola Superiore.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Punta Celle.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-south-west (64°–196°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Celle Ligure: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 18 min on foot
- Ferrà: 40 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (San Bastian) 320 m away
- Supermarket (Carrefour) 460 m away
- Train (Pineta Bottini) 220 m away
- Parking (Piazza Silvio Volta) 520 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-east wind: Varazze Marina, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Varazze Marina, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Varazze Marina, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Varazze Marina, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Varazze Marina, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Piani di Celle cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Libera Comunale "Ex Colonie Milanesi" cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Bagni Capo Torre cove · 1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia ex-colonie bergamasche cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Varazze Marina marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Marina di Varazze marina · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Albisola Superiore
- Bagni Capo Torre cove
- La Madonnetta cove
Questions
Is Cala Cravieu sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Cravieu sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Varazze Marina, 1.2 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Cala Cravieu?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala Cravieu?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.