Cala del Forte
marina · Ventimiglia · Liguria
Cala del Forte is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Ventimiglia.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Ventimiglia Cathedral: 13 min on foot
- Archaeological museum "Girolamo Rossi": 14 min on foot
- Fortezza dell'Annunziata: 14 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Pasta & Basta) 240 m away
- Supermarket (OK Market) 710 m away
- Train (Ventimiglia) 970 m away
- Parking 200 m away
- Fuel at the quay
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Ventimiglia Marina marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Le Calandre cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Ville Inferiore cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Villa Massa cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Capo Mortola cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Plage Hawaï cove · 3.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Ventimiglia
- Villa Massa cove
- Le Calandre cove
- Capo Mortola cove
Questions
Is Cala del Forte sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala del Forte sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Cala del Forte?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cala del Forte?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.