Marina di Cala del Sole
marina · Licata · Sicily
Marina di Cala del Sole is a marina on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Licata.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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 1.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- San Giacomo lighthouse: 5 min on foot
- Museo archeologico della Badia: 12 min on foot
- Licata: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 min on foot
- Phintias: 18 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Gulliver Ristorante Pizzeria) 270 m away
- Supermarket (Supermercato Conad) 320 m away
- Train (Licata) 1.2 km away
- Parking 150 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto di Licata port · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cavadduzzu cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Baia della Mollarella cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Poliscia cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Torre San Nicola cove · 4.6 NM by sea
- Falconara cove · 5.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Licata
- Baia della Mollarella cove
- Spiaggia Poliscia cove
Questions
Is Marina di Cala del Sole sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina di Cala del Sole sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina di Cala del Sole?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina di Cala del Sole?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.