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Marina di Sant'Elmo

marina · Cagliari · Sardinia

Map of Marina di Sant'Elmo and the nearby coast
Marina di Sant'Elmo
Marina di Bonaria
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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°).

NNEESESSWWNW
  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Marina di Sant'Elmo for your arrival

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:

Nearby anchorages and ports

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.

Plan a voyage from Marina di Sant'Elmo