Reefer Terminal
port · Quiliano · Liguria
Reefer Terminal is a port on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Quiliano.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (348°–356°).
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Capo di Vado Lighthouse: 12 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Il Brillo per caso) 690 m away
- Supermarket (Gulliver) 630 m away
- Bus (Porto Vado) 590 m away
- Parking (Ferry / Traject) 460 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 wind: Cove near Madonna del Monte, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Varazze Marina, 6.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Vado Gateway, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Vado Gateway marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Custo cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Lido delle Sirene anchorage · 3.4 NM by sea
- Fornaci cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Darsena Alti Fondali cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Porto di Savona port · 3.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Quiliano
- Fornaci cove
- Lido delle Sirene anchorage
- Vado Gateway marina
Questions
Is Reefer Terminal sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cove near Madonna del Monte, 0.9 NM by sea.
Is Reefer Terminal sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Reefer Terminal?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Reefer Terminal?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.