Marina di Sant'Elmo
marina · Cagliari · Sardinia
Marina di Sant'Elmo is a marina on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Cagliari.
It lies in Golfo di Cagliari.
Also known as Marina del Sole and Spiaggia della Diga.
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 to west (260°–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.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Niu Nervi) 160 m away
- Supermarket (Margherita conad) 870 m away
- Train (Repubblica) 1.7 km away
- Parking on site
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: Darsena Portus Karalis, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Darsena Portus Karalis, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina di Bonaria, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina di Bonaria marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Darsena Portus Karalis marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Marina Motomar marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Porto Canale marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Banchina rinfuse port · 0.8 NM by sea
- Porto Canale port · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Cagliari
Questions
Is Marina di Sant'Elmo sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina di Sant'Elmo sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina di Sant'Elmo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina di Sant'Elmo?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.