Marina Poseidon
marina · Milazzo · Sicily
Marina Poseidon is a marina on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Milazzo.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
No shelter in north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 6.9 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east (64°–100°).
- 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
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: anchor berth and harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Prehistoric site in Milazzo: 13 min on foot
- Castello di Milazzo: 21 min on foot
- Mylae: 22 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Al Pescatore) 180 m away
- Supermarket (Sigma) 970 m away
- Parking 250 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: Marina del Nettuno, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Le tre pietracce, 5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Spadafora, 5.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Santa Maria Maggiore, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Santa Maria Maggiore marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Milazzo port · 0.9 NM by sea
- Marina del Nettuno marina · 1 NM by sea
- Baia di Rinella cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Baia di Sant'Antonino cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- Le tre pietracce anchorage · 5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Milazzo
- Milazzo port
- Santa Maria Maggiore marina
Questions
Is Marina Poseidon sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina Poseidon sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Spadafora, 5.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina Poseidon?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina Poseidon?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.