Genoa Port Terminal
port · Genoa · Liguria
Genoa Port Terminal is a port on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Genoa.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Ponte Ex Idroscalo and Calata Ignazio Inglese.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (108°–112°).
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Lighthouse of Genoa: 17 min by dinghy
- Polcevera Viaduct: 28 min by public transport (7)
- 2018 Genoa bridge collapse: 28 min by public transport (7)
- Genoa-Saint George viaduct: 28 min by public transport (7)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Osteria Caffè della Lanterna) 310 m away
- Supermarket (Di Meglio) 460 m away
- Metro (M Dinegro) 1.4 km away
- Parking 380 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: Terminal SECH, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Terminal SECH, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Terminal SECH port · 0.2 NM by sea
- Terminal Frutta port · 0.5 NM by sea
- Genoa Metal Terminal port · 0.5 NM by sea
- Marina Molo Vecchio marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Marina Porto Antico marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Terminal Forest port · 0.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Genoa
- ENI port
- Genoa Metal Terminal port
- Petrolig port
- SAAR port
Questions
Is Genoa Port Terminal sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Genoa Port Terminal sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Terminal SECH, 0.2 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Genoa Port Terminal?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Genoa Port Terminal?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.