Pizzo
cove · Arenzano · Liguria
Pizzo is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Arenzano.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Spiaggia Libera, Spiaggia libera and Montà.
The bay opens towards the south-east (140°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in 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 to south-south-west (88°–200°).
- 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.
Room to anchor: large (about 8.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (71 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Basilica of the Infant Jesus of Prague: 25 min on foot
- Bicocca: 29 min by public transport (900)
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: Passeggiata Cantieri Navali Praesi, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Passeggiata Cantieri Navali Praesi, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Passeggiata Cantieri Navali Praesi, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Centro Nautico Ugo Costaguta, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina Centro Nautico Ugo Costaguta, 3.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto di Arenzano marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Bagni Scooter cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Vesima cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Mauro Cavallino cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Libera Isorella cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Marina Centro Nautico Ugo Costaguta marina · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Arenzano
- Bagni Scooter cove
- Mauro Cavallino cove
- Spiaggia Libera Isorella cove
- Vesima cove
Questions
Is Pizzo sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Pizzo sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Passeggiata Cantieri Navali Praesi, 4.7 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Pizzo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 8.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Pizzo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.