Nautica Brancaleoni
marina · Northern Adriatic
Nautica Brancaleoni is a marina on the coast of Northern Adriatic.
The nearest town is Volano.
Also known as Porto di Volano and Ca Valle Nuova.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to west (92°–272°).
- 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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Nautica Brancaleoni lies in the protected area Parco regionale del Delta del Po: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Baracca - Oratorio della Peschiera) 330 m away
- Supermarket (Crai) 1.1 km away
- Bus (Volano Chiesa) 170 m away
- Parking 240 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 di Gorino, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Gorino, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Gorino, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Lido del Cormorano, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Lido del Cormorano cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Porto di Gorino marina · 0.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Northern Adriatic by wind
More places – Northern Adriatic
- Marina del Cavallino marina
- Marina del Faro marina
- Porticciolo di Barcola marina
- Porticciolo di Santa Croce marina
Questions
Is Nautica Brancaleoni sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Nautica Brancaleoni sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Gorino, 0.8 NM by sea.
Can you spend the night at Nautica Brancaleoni?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.