Cove near Borghetto Santo Spirito
cove · Loano – Ceriale, 44.096, 8.235 · Liguria
Cove near Borghetto Santo Spirito is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Loano.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (114°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and 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 north-east to south (44°–184°).
- 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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (171 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Torrione: 3 min on foot
- Ceriale: 12 restaurants, bars or cafés, 4 min on foot
- Toirano Caves: 28 min by road
- Albenga Cathedral: 38 min by public transport (514)
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Porto di Loano, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di Loano, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Loano, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Loano, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Loano, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto di Loano, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bagni Laura cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Borghetto Santo Spirito Harbour marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Porto di Loano marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Isola Gallinara Small Harbour marina · 6 NM by sea
- Alassio Marina marina · 6 NM by sea
- Capo Santa Croce cove · 6.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Loano – Ceriale, 44.096, 8.235
- Porto di Loano marina
- Bagni Laura cove
Questions
Is Cove near Borghetto Santo Spirito sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Loano, 1.7 NM by sea.
Is Cove near Borghetto Santo Spirito sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Loano, 1.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cove near Borghetto Santo Spirito?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cove near Borghetto Santo Spirito?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cove near Borghetto Santo Spirito?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.