Porticciolo di Recco
marina · Recco · Liguria
Porticciolo di Recco is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Recco.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Spiaggia Punta S.Anna.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to west (176°–264°).
- 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 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Recco: 41 restaurants, bars or cafés, 7 min on foot
- Molino Nuovo: 25 min by public transport (776)
- Arbora: 27 min by public transport (872)
- Avegno Chiesa: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 28 min by public transport (776)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Baracchetta) 100 m away
- Supermarket (Supermercato Picasso DORO) 400 m away
- Train (Recco) 420 m away
- Parking 190 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: San Nicolo' di Capodimonte, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Santa Margherita Ligure Marina, 6.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Santa Margherita Ligure Marina, 6.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Santa Margherita Ligure Marina, 6.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Santa Margherita Ligure Marina, 6.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Camogli Harbour marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Seno Bajacane cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- San Nicolo' di Capodimonte cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Sori cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Porto Pidocchio mooring field · 1.8 NM by sea
- Pieve Ligure cove · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Recco
- Bogliasco Small Harbour marina
- Pieve Ligure cove
Questions
Is Porticciolo di Recco sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porticciolo di Recco sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is San Nicolo' di Capodimonte, 1.6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porticciolo di Recco?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porticciolo di Recco?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.