San Vito lo Capo Marina
marina · San Vito Lo Capo · Sicily
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San Vito lo Capo Marina is a marina on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is San Vito Lo Capo.
Also known as Diporto Nautico San Vitese.
Large white sand bay below Monte Monaco, marina useful in a mistral.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Swell can come in from east to east (84°–92°).
- 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 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage and harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torrazzo di San Vito: 6 min on foot
- Sanctuary Museum: 12 min on foot
- San Vito Lo Capo lighthouse: 17 min on foot
- Piano di Sopra - Boschetto: 21 min on foot
- Piano di Sopra: 26 min on foot
- Zingaro Nature Reserve: 40 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Al Faro) 280 m away
- Supermarket (LM) 570 m away
- Bus 410 m away
- Parking 280 m away
- Fuel at the quay
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: Cala Bue Marino, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Mancina, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala Rossa, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Attrezzata per disabili cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia San Vito lo Capo cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Cala Rossa cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Cala Tovata cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Cala Mancina cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Cala Firriato cove · 3.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – San Vito Lo Capo
Questions
Is San Vito lo Capo Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is San Vito lo Capo Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Rossa, 1.7 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at San Vito lo Capo Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at San Vito lo Capo Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.