Lido Saraceni
cove · Ortona · Marche and Abruzzo
Lido Saraceni is a cove on the coast of Marche and Abruzzo.
The nearest town is Ortona.
The bay opens towards the east (94°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to south-east (52°–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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 30.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (10 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- San Donato VI: 24 min on foot
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, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Darsena Marina del Sole, 7.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Ortona, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Ortona, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Ortona, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porticciolo dell'Acquabella marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Porto di Ortona port · 1.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia dei Ripari di Giobbe cove · 3 NM by sea
- San Fino cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Vallevo port · 4.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Marche and Abruzzo by wind
More places – Ortona
- Porto di Ortona port
Questions
Is Lido Saraceni sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Harbour near Ortona, 0.5 NM by sea.
Is Lido Saraceni sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Ortona, 1.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Lido Saraceni?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Lido Saraceni?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 30.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Lido Saraceni?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.