Arma di Taggia
marina · Sanremo · Liguria
Arma di Taggia is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Sanremo.
Also known as Arma.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to south-west (84°–236°).
- 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.
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 remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Costa Balenae: 19 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Ristorante Pizzeria Solidago) 320 m away
- Supermarket (Carrefour Market) 340 m away
- Train (Taggia-Arma) 1.4 km away
- Parking 90 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-east wind: La Brezza, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 8.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 8.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cavi, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cavi, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Bussana, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bussana cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Riva Ligure marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- La Brezza cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Cavi cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Aregai Marina marina · 2.9 NM by sea
- Capitaneria Di Porto Military headquarter marina · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Sanremo
- Capitaneria Di Porto Military headquarter marina
- Portosole Sanremo marina
- Capo Pino Small Harbour marina
- La Brezza cove
Questions
Is Arma di Taggia sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Arma di Taggia sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Oneglia Harbour, 8.2 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Arma di Taggia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Arma di Taggia?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.