Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana
marina · Sesljan · Northern Adriatic
Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana is a marina on the coast of Northern Adriatic.
The nearest town is Sesljan.
Also known as Marina Portopiccolo and Portopiccolo.
Built in a former quarry on the Karst coast, this amphitheatre-shaped marina, backed by a new pedestrian village, is one of the most spectacular harbour developments in the Adriatic.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west (252°–260°).
- 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.
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
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Visogliano / Vižovlje: 37 min on foot
- Solkan Bridge: 74 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Bris) 80 m away
- Supermarket (Conad) 800 m away
- Train (Sistiana-Visogliano) 1.3 km away
- Parking 190 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 south-west wind: Ormeggi Capitaneria di Porto, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Timavo - Pesca Service, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Sistiana Marina, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Sistiana Marina marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia del Principe cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Pri čupah marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Devinski pristan marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Marina Timavo - Pesca Service marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Brojnica marina · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Northern Adriatic by wind
More places – Sesljan
- Devinski pristan marina
- Sistiana Marina marina
Questions
Is Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.