Marina di Portorosa
marina · Sicily
Marina di Portorosa is a marina on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-east (300°–36°).
- 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 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Dromo: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 32 min on foot
- Firriato: 32 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Yacht Club Ristorante) 170 m away
- Supermarket (Carmeline) 220 m away
- Train (Novara-Montalbano-Furnari) 1.7 km away
- Parking 210 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: Le tre pietracce, 10.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Le tre pietracce, 10.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Le tre pietracce, 10.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Baia di Tindari, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Baia di Tindari, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Villaggio Siena cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Salicà cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Baia di Tindari anchorage · 2.2 NM by sea
- Valle Tindari cove · 4 NM by sea
- Mongiove cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Ridente cove · 9.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Sicily
- Terrasini Harbour marina
- Torre Salsa cove
- Approdo di Halaesa marina
- Baia dei francesi cove
Questions
Is Marina di Portorosa sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Le tre pietracce, 10.2 NM by sea.
Is Marina di Portorosa sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina di Portorosa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina di Portorosa?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.