Marina di Francavilla
marina · Marche and Abruzzo
Marina di Francavilla is a marina on the coast of Marche and Abruzzo.
The nearest town is Francavilla al Mare.
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-west to south-east (320°–128°).
- 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 good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Francavilla al Mare: 14 restaurants, bars or cafés, 32 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Orizzonte) 140 m away
- Supermarket (Oasi) 670 m away
- Train (Francavilla al Mare) 720 m away
- Parking 280 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: Harbour near Ortona, 8.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Ortona, 7.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Ortona, 7.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio, 5.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di Ortona, 7.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Harbour near Ortona, 8.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio cove · 5.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia dei Ripari di Giobbe cove · 5.9 NM by sea
- Porto di Ortona port · 7.2 NM by sea
- Lido Saraceni cove · 8.8 NM by sea
- Porticciolo dell'Acquabella marina · 9.2 NM by sea
- San Fino cove · 11.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Marche and Abruzzo by wind
More places – Marche and Abruzzo
- Le Cinque Vele marina
- Marcelli cove
- Porto Turistico Portorose marina
- Portoverde marina
Questions
Is Marina di Francavilla sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Harbour near Ortona, 8.6 NM by sea.
Is Marina di Francavilla sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Ortona, 7.2 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina di Francavilla?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina di Francavilla?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.