Porto d'Imperia
port · Imperia · Liguria
Porto d'Imperia is a port on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Imperia.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
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 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage and harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Museo Navale Internazionale del Ponente Ligure: 14 min on foot
- Co-Cathedral Basilica of St. Mauritius and Companions: 23 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Altamarea) 580 m away
- Supermarket (Enoalimentari da Montanino) 930 m away
- Parking 180 m away
- Fuel at the quay
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: Oneglia Harbour, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Oneglia Harbour marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia dei Cani cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Rabina cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Punta Palo cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Galeazzone cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- San Lorenzo al Mare Marina marina · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Imperia
- San Lorenzo al Mare Marina marina
- Oneglia Harbour marina
- Spiaggia dei Cani cove
- Arene cove
Questions
Is Porto d'Imperia sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto d'Imperia sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Oneglia Harbour, 0.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porto d'Imperia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto d'Imperia?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.