Porto Rifugio di Gela
marina · Sicily
Porto Rifugio di Gela is a marina on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Gela.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Swell can come in from south to south-south-west (184°–192°).
- 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 0.6 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:
- Greek baths of Gela: 18 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Luna del Porto) 300 m away
- Supermarket 650 m away
- Parking 470 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- La Zotta cove · 4.2 NM by sea
- Marina de Acate Beach cove · 7.7 NM by sea
- Marina di Butera cove · 8.3 NM by sea
- Falconara cove · 8.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Sicily
- Pontile Porto Franco marina
- Porto Francesco Nigito marina
- Porto dell'Etna marina
- Porto di Scoglitti marina
Questions
Is Porto Rifugio di Gela sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto Rifugio di Gela sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Porto Rifugio di Gela?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto Rifugio di Gela?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.