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Vado Gateway

marina · Quiliano · Liguria

Map of Vado Gateway and the nearby coast
Vado Gateway
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Vado Gateway is a marina on the coast of Liguria.

The nearest town is Quiliano.

It lies in Gulf of Genoa.

Also known as Spiaggia libera and Vado Ligure.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and east wind.

No shelter in north-east wind.

In the most open sector, up to 5.8 NM of open water towards the north-east.

Swell can come in from north-east to east-north-east (44°–68°).

NNEESESSWWNW
  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Vado Gateway for your arrival

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 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Ashore and services

Beach within 300 m.

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Mezu Mezu) 220 m away
  • Supermarket (EuroSpin) 190 m away
  • Train (Quiliano-Vado) 1.7 km away
  • Parking (Parcheggio Vado Gateway) 80 m away

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind

More places – Quiliano

Questions

Is Vado Gateway sheltered from the tramontana?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cove near Madonna del Monte, 1 NM by sea.

Is Vado Gateway sheltered from the sirocco?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

What is the seabed at Vado Gateway?

Good holding.

Can you spend the night at Vado Gateway?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

Plan a voyage from Vado Gateway