Sampierdarena Levante
port · Genoa · Liguria
Sampierdarena Levante is a port on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Genoa.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Calata Giaccone and Ponte Rubattino.
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°–116°).
- 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 1.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Lighthouse of Genoa: 15 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Pizzeria Ristorante Da Stefano) 700 m away
- Supermarket (Esselunga) 770 m away
- Metro (M Dinegro) 1.1 km away
- Parking 210 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: Fiera di Genova Marina, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Fiera di Genova Marina, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- ENI port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Foce del Rio Noce marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Amico & Co. marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Bocca di Levante cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Petrolig port · 0.2 NM by sea
- San Nazaro cove · 0.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Genoa
- Petrolig port
- SAAR port
- Sampierdarena Ponente port
- San Nazaro cove
Questions
Is Sampierdarena Levante sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Sampierdarena Levante sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Fiera di Genova Marina, 1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Sampierdarena Levante?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Sampierdarena Levante?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.