Sistiana Marina
marina · Sesljan · Northern Adriatic
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Sistiana Marina is a marina on the coast of Northern Adriatic.
The nearest town is Sesljan.
Also known as Porticciolo di Sistian, Baia di Sistiana, Caravella and Castelreggio.
Natural bay at the foot of the Karst cliffs, a very busy anchorage in summer (poor holding in the western part), with a small harbour and Sistiana beach ashore.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west and west wind.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west-south-west (252°–256°).
- 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
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Visogliano / Vižovlje: 17 min by public transport (70)
- Sistiana / Sesljan: 8 restaurants, bars or cafés, 18 min on foot
- Riserva naturale delle Falesie di Duino: 27 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Chiosco Bianco) 160 m away
- Supermarket (Conad) 1.1 km away
- Train (Sistiana-Visogliano) 1.3 km away
- Parking 130 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: Fincantieri S.p.A., 2.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Timavo - Pesca Service, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia del Principe cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Devinski pristan marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Marina Timavo - Pesca Service marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Pri čupah marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Fincantieri S.p.A. port · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Northern Adriatic by wind
More places – Sesljan
- Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana marina
- Devinski pristan marina
- Spiaggia del Principe cove
Questions
Is Sistiana Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Sistiana Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
Can you spend the night at Sistiana Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.