Porto di Finale Ligure
marina · Finale Ligure · Liguria
Porto di Finale Ligure is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Finale Ligure.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as La Selva and San Donato.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east 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 east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-east (84°–164°).
- 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: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Mausoleo Enrico Caviglia: 12 min on foot
- Selva: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 min on foot
- Calvisio: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 36 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Covo Music Cafè) 210 m away
- Supermarket 1.2 km away
- Parking 110 m away
- Fuel at the quay
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: Porto di Loano, 6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Loano, 6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Loano, 6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Loano, 6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Villaggio Olandese cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Giardino cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Capo San Donato cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Monte cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Boriolo cove · 1 NM by sea
- Varigotti cove · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Finale Ligure
- Spiaggia dei Bianchi cove
- Bordelle cove
- Spiaggia di Malpasso cove
- Noli cove
Questions
Is Porto di Finale Ligure sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto di Finale Ligure sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Loano, 6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porto di Finale Ligure?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto di Finale Ligure?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.