Castellammare del Golfo Marina
marina · Castellammare del Golfo · Sicily
Castellammare del Golfo Marina is a marina on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Castellammare del Golfo.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.3 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east (64°–84°).
- 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
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Castello Normanno Lighthouse: 5 min on foot
- Castello Arabo Normanno: 6 min on foot
- Segesta: 42 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Luxor) 210 m away
- Supermarket (Alimentari Vè Gè Mangani) 890 m away
- Parking 230 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-east wind: Spiaggia di San Cataldo, 9.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Spaggia Forgia, 6.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala Bianca, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Bianca cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Cala Rossa cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Baia di Guidaloca cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Cala Bruca cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Cala Alberelli cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Baia Luce anchorage · 3.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Castellammare del Golfo
- Cala Rossa cove
- Cala dell'Ovo cove
- Cala Bianca cove
- Cala Bruca cove
Questions
Is Castellammare del Golfo Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Castellammare del Golfo Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Bianca, 2.2 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Castellammare del Golfo Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Castellammare del Golfo Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.