San Lorenzo al Mare Marina
marina · Imperia · Liguria
San Lorenzo al Mare Marina is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Imperia.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as San Lorenzo al Mare, Spiaggia della Marina and Ponticelli.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) 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-south-east (72°–156°).
- 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 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Trattoria Barbara) 710 m away
- Supermarket (Superanna) 450 m away
- Bus 260 m away
- Parking 650 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, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cavi, 2.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia delle Vele marina · 0.4 NM by sea
- Arene cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Piani-Ciapin cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Aregai Marina marina · 2.8 NM by sea
- Cavi cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Porto d'Imperia port · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Imperia
- Oneglia Harbour marina
- Porto d'Imperia port
Questions
Is San Lorenzo al Mare Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is San Lorenzo al Mare Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Oneglia Harbour, 3 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at San Lorenzo al Mare Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at San Lorenzo al Mare Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.