Baia delle Vele
marina · Imperia · Liguria
Baia delle Vele is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Imperia.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, 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-north-east to south (68°–188°).
- 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 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- San Lorenzo al Mare: 17 restaurants, bars or cafés, 7 min on foot
- Pantai: 23 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Pizzeria A Livella) 130 m away
- Supermarket (Conad City) 350 m away
- Bus (San Lorenzo Centro) 190 m away
- Parking 80 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 north-east wind: Porto d'Imperia, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cavi, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: San Lorenzo al Mare Marina, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- San Lorenzo al Mare Marina marina · 0.4 NM by sea
- Arene cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Piani-Ciapin cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Aregai Marina marina · 2.5 NM by sea
- Cavi cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Porto d'Imperia port · 3.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Imperia
- Spiaggia dei Cani cove
- Arene cove
- Piani-Ciapin cove
Questions
Is Baia delle Vele sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Baia delle Vele sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Oneglia Harbour, 3.3 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Baia delle Vele?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Baia delle Vele?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.