Vallevo
port · Fossacesia · Marche and Abruzzo
Vallevo is a port on the coast of Marche and Abruzzo.
The nearest town is Fossacesia.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) 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-north-west to south-east (328°–140°).
- 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:
- Vallevò I: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 11 min on foot
- San Giovanni in Venere Abbey: 24 min by road
- Basilica della Madonna del Ponte: 40 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Ittiturismo Il Porticciolo) 60 m away
- Parking 400 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: Darsena Marina del Sole, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Darsena Marina del Sole, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Darsena Marina del Sole, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Darsena Marina del Sole, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Darsena Marina del Sole, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: San Fino, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Darsena Marina del Sole, 3.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia della Foce cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- San Fino cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Darsena Marina del Sole marina · 3.1 NM by sea
- Porticciolo dell'Acquabella marina · 4 NM by sea
- Lido Saraceni cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Porto di Ortona port · 5.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Marche and Abruzzo by wind
More places – Fossacesia
- San Fino cove
- Spiaggia della Foce cove
Questions
Is Vallevo sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Darsena Marina del Sole, 3.1 NM by sea.
Is Vallevo sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Darsena Marina del Sole, 3.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Vallevo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Vallevo?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.