Rapallo Porto Publico
marina · Rapallo · Liguria
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Rapallo Porto Publico is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Rapallo.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south (120°–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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Castle of Rapallo: 6 min on foot
- Museum of merletto: 8 min on foot
- Rapallo: 58 restaurants, bars or cafés, 12 min on foot
- Santi Gervasio e Protasio: 15 min on foot
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro: 23 min by road
- Il Piano: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 28 min by public transport (892)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Ristorante Luca) 110 m away
- Supermarket (Basko) 370 m away
- Train (Rapallo) 690 m away
- Parking on site
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: Spiaggia Regina Elena, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Spiaggia Regina Elena, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Spiaggia Regina Elena, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Rapallo Carlo Riva Marina, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Castello Dei Sogni cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Rapallo Carlo Riva Marina marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Pomaro anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- Giò e Rino Beach cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Punta Pedale cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Regina Elena cove · 1.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Rapallo
- Pomaro anchorage
- Castello Dei Sogni cove
- Rapallo Carlo Riva Marina marina
Questions
Is Rapallo Porto Publico sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Rapallo Porto Publico sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Spiaggia Regina Elena, 1.7 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Rapallo Porto Publico?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Rapallo Porto Publico?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.