Lido delle Sirene
anchorage · Quiliano · Liguria
Lido delle Sirene is an anchorage on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Quiliano.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Grotta della Galleria del Treno and Merello.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (147°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in 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 to east-south-east (84°–112°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-west (132°–196°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 38.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Lido delle Sirene lies in the protected area Area Marina Protetta Isola di Bergeggi — Zona C: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (106 buildings within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Riserva naturale regionale di Bergeggi: 17 min by dinghy
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: Reefer Terminal, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Vado Gateway, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Vado Gateway, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: La Pineta, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Fornaci cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- La Pineta cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Custo cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Noli cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Vado Gateway marina · 3.3 NM by sea
- Reefer Terminal port · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Quiliano
- Custo cove
- Fornaci cove
- Reefer Terminal port
- Vado Gateway marina
Questions
Is Lido delle Sirene sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Lido delle Sirene sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vado Gateway, 3.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Lido delle Sirene?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Lido delle Sirene?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 38.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Lido delle Sirene?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.