Baia Vallugola
marina · Cattolica · Marche and Abruzzo
Baia Vallugola is a marina on the coast of Marche and Abruzzo.
The nearest town is Cattolica.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to east (292°–100°).
- 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 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Ferrata Nord: 36 min on foot
- Colombarone: 38 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Locanda del Porto) 170 m away
- Supermarket (EuroSpin) 1.7 km away
- Bus (Panoramica 10 (Rondini)) 400 m away
- Parking 60 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 wind: Porto di pesaro, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di pesaro, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di pesaro, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di pesaro, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di pesaro, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di pesaro, 5.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Gabicce Monte cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Marina Di Cattolica marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Portoverde marina · 2.8 NM by sea
- Porto di pesaro marina · 5.7 NM by sea
- Porto di Riccione marina · 5.9 NM by sea
- Marina di Rimini marina · 11.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Marche and Abruzzo by wind
More places – Cattolica
- Marina Di Cattolica marina
- Gabicce Monte cove
Questions
Is Baia Vallugola sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di pesaro, 5.7 NM by sea.
Is Baia Vallugola sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di pesaro, 5.7 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Baia Vallugola?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Baia Vallugola?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.