Marina Punta Faro
marina · Lignano Sabbiadoro · Northern Adriatic
Marina Punta Faro is a marina on the coast of Northern Adriatic.
The nearest town is Lignano Sabbiadoro.
Also known as Bocca di Porto di Lignano.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-west (88°–192°).
- 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 1.7 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings and harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Marina Punta Faro lies in the protected area Natura 2000 - Laguna di Marano e Grado: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Marina Sunset) 180 m away
- Supermarket (Market Darsena) 710 m away
- Bus (Viale Italia 74 (sbarco dei Pirati)) 380 m away
- Parking 180 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-east wind: Porto San Vito, 8.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Darsena Porto Vecchio marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Bocca di Porto di Sant'Andrea cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Lignano anchorage · 3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Banco d'Orio cove · 7.3 NM by sea
- Porto San Vito marina · 8.3 NM by sea
- Porto Canale marina · 8.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Northern Adriatic by wind
More places – Lignano Sabbiadoro
- Darsena Porto Vecchio marina
Questions
Is Marina Punta Faro sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina Punta Faro sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina Punta Faro?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina Punta Faro?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.