Porticciolo dell'Acquabella
marina · Ortona · Marche and Abruzzo
Porticciolo dell'Acquabella is a marina on the coast of Marche and Abruzzo.
The nearest town is Ortona.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to south-east (4°–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 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Riserva naturale controllata Punta dell'Acquabella: 11 min on foot
- 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, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Darsena Marina del Sole, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Ortona, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Ortona, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Ortona, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Lido Saraceni, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Lido Saraceni cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Porto di Ortona port · 2.1 NM by sea
- San Fino cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Spiaggia dei Ripari di Giobbe cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Vallevo port · 4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Marche and Abruzzo by wind
More places – Ortona
Questions
Is Porticciolo dell'Acquabella sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Harbour near Ortona, 0.9 NM by sea.
Is Porticciolo dell'Acquabella sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Ortona, 2.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porticciolo dell'Acquabella?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porticciolo dell'Acquabella?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.