Riva Ligure
marina · Sanremo · Liguria
Riva Ligure is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Sanremo.
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 south-east.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (92°–244°).
- 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 remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Torre Barbaresca: 4 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Piazzetta) 100 m away
- Supermarket (Lidl) 320 m away
- Bus (Riva Ligure Banco Ambrosiano (direzione Andora)) 190 m away
- Parking 150 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, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 7.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 7.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cavi, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cavi, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cavi, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Arma di Taggia marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Cavi cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Bussana cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Aregai Marina marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Piani-Ciapin cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Arene cove · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Sanremo
- La Brezza cove
- Punta di San Martino cove
Questions
Is Riva Ligure sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Riva Ligure sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Oneglia Harbour, 7.2 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Riva Ligure?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Riva Ligure?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.