Marina Di Cattolica
marina · Cattolica · Marche and Abruzzo
Marina Di Cattolica is a marina on the coast of Marche and Abruzzo.
The nearest town is Cattolica.
Also known as Gabicce Mare.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to east (324°–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.
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
Sandy beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Gabicce Mare Lighthouse: 4 min on foot
- Gabicce Mare: 44 restaurants, bars or cafés, 10 min on foot
- Cattolica: 15 restaurants, bars or cafés, 20 min on foot
- Colombarone: 24 min by road
- Tempio Malatestiano: 59 min by road
- Ponte d'Augusto: 61 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Levante) on site
- Supermarket (Despar) 590 m away
- Train (Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce) 1.2 km away
- Parking 120 m away
- Fuel at the quay
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, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di pesaro, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di pesaro, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di pesaro, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di pesaro, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di pesaro, 7.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Gabicce Monte cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Baia Vallugola marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Portoverde marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Porto di Riccione marina · 4.7 NM by sea
- Porto di pesaro marina · 7.1 NM by sea
- Marina di Rimini marina · 10.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Marche and Abruzzo by wind
More places – Cattolica
- Baia Vallugola marina
- Gabicce Monte cove
Questions
Is Marina Di Cattolica sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di pesaro, 7.1 NM by sea.
Is Marina Di Cattolica sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di pesaro, 7.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina Di Cattolica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina Di Cattolica?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.