Marina di Capo d'Orlando
marina · Sicily
Marina di Capo d'Orlando is a marina on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Capo d'Orlando.
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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.4 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Cave del Mercadante: 4 min on foot
- Bagnoli: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 11 min on foot
- Baths of Bagnoli: 13 min on foot
- San Gregorio Alto: 38 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Ma Sushi) 200 m away
- Supermarket (Via Vai) 160 m away
- Parking 300 m away
- Fuel at the quay
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Capo d'Orlando anchorage · 1.1 NM by sea
- Ridente cove · 8 NM by sea
- Sant'Agata di Militello Small Marina marina · 8.9 NM by sea
- Mongiove cove · 12.3 NM by sea
This place is on an odyssey
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Sicily
- Cala Rossa cove
- Cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo cove
- Santa Margherita Marina cove
- Cornino cove
Questions
Is Marina di Capo d'Orlando sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina di Capo d'Orlando sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina di Capo d'Orlando?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Marina di Capo d'Orlando?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.