Balestrate Marina
marina · Sicily
Balestrate Marina is a marina on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Alcamo.
Also known as Balestrate.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (28°–40°).
- 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 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Balestrate: 15 restaurants, bars or cafés, 11 min on foot
- Calatubo Castle: 27 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Eccellenze Siciliane) 310 m away
- Supermarket (Conad) 470 m away
- Train (Balestrate) 440 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 wind: Castellammare del Golfo Marina, 6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Spiaggia di San Cataldo, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Spaggia Forgia, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spaggia Forgia cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Trappeto cove · 1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Balestrate cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Trapetto Small Marina marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Ciammarita cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di San Cataldo cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Sicily
- Approdo di Halaesa marina
- Baia dei francesi cove
- Cala Capreria cove
Questions
Is Balestrate Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Castellammare del Golfo Marina, 6 NM by sea.
Is Balestrate Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Balestrate Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Balestrate Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.