Porticciolo di Levanto
marina · Liguria
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Porticciolo di Levanto is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Levanto.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Levanto.
Northern gateway to the Cinque Terre, beach and medieval town.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south-west wind.
No shelter in south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to south-south-west (172°–200°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage and harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Valle Santa: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 11 min on foot
- Clarisse: 16 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Bagni Nettuno) 340 m away
- Supermarket (DORO centry) 760 m away
- Train (Levanto) 1.1 km away
- Parking 110 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 south-east wind: Sca, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porticciolo di Vernazza, 4.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Circolo nautico Buongiardino marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Punta Mesco (Punta Gatta) mooring field · 1.8 NM by sea
- Sca cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Porticciolo di Framura marina · 3.1 NM by sea
- Portiglione cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Monterosso al Mare mooring field · 3.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Liguria
- Isola Gallinara Small Harbour marina
- Lavagna Marina marina
- Porto Bocca di Magra marina
- Monteroso Levante Small Harbour marina
Questions
Is Porticciolo di Levanto sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porticciolo di Levanto sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sca, 2.4 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porticciolo di Levanto?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Porticciolo di Levanto?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.