Porto di Arenzano
marina · Arenzano · Liguria
Porto di Arenzano is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Arenzano.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Marina Piccola.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, 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 east to west-south-west (80°–240°).
- 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.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage and harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Bicocca: 21 min by public transport (900)
- Basilica of the Infant Jesus of Prague: 28 min on foot
- Campo: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 35 min by public transport (808)
- Cantarena: 35 min by public transport (900)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Sins Lounge and Restaurant) on site
- Supermarket (La Margherita) 420 m away
- Train (Arenzano) 780 m away
- Parking on site
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, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Passeggiata Cantieri Navali Praesi, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Passeggiata Cantieri Navali Praesi, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Centro Nautico Ugo Costaguta, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina Centro Nautico Ugo Costaguta, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Pizzo, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pizzo cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Bagni Scooter cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Vesima cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Mauro Cavallino cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Libera Isorella cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Baia dei tre archi cove · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Arenzano
- Marina Centro Nautico Ugo Costaguta marina
- Passeggiata Cantieri Navali Praesi marina
- Bagni Castelluccio marina
- Bagni Scooter cove
Questions
Is Porto di Arenzano sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto di Arenzano sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Passeggiata Cantieri Navali Praesi, 4.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porto di Arenzano?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto di Arenzano?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.