Ismar
marina · Genoa · Liguria
Ismar is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Genoa.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Porticciolo Duca degli Abruzzi.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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 1.5 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:
- Sant'Agostino Church: 15 min on foot
- Santa Maria Assunta: 16 min on foot
- San Bartolomeo degli Armeni: 20 min by road
- Mackenzie Castle: 21 min by road
- Giacomo Doria Museum of Natural History: 24 min on foot
- Polcevera Viaduct: 37 min by public transport (Metropolitana)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Ristorante Lega Navale) 170 m away
- Supermarket (Doro Supermercati) 560 m away
- Metro (M Sarzano / Mura della Marina) 460 m away
- Parking 280 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Abruzzi Marina marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Circolo Nautico Mandraccio marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- SAAR port · 0.3 NM by sea
- Calata di Mezzo cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Marina Molo Vecchio marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Marina Porto Antico marina · 0.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Genoa
- Foce del Rio Noce marina
- Genova Sestri Ponente Marina marina
- Marina Genova Aeroporto marina
- Marina Molo Vecchio marina
Questions
Is Ismar sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ismar sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Ismar?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Ismar?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.