Arene
cove · Imperia · Liguria
Arene is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Imperia.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (162°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to west-south-west (76°–252°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (22 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Pantai: 21 min on foot
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 d'Imperia, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cavi, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: San Lorenzo al Mare Marina, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Baia delle Vele, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Piani-Ciapin cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Baia delle Vele marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- San Lorenzo al Mare Marina marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Aregai Marina marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Cavi cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Riva Ligure marina · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Imperia
- Porto d'Imperia port
- Spiaggia dei Cani cove
- Baia delle Vele marina
Questions
Is Arene sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Arene sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Oneglia Harbour, 3.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Arene?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Arene?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Arene?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.