Naval Ferro
marina · Trapani · Sicily
Naval Ferro is a marina on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Trapani.
Also known as Marina Arturo Stabile, Marina Levante and Porto di Trapani.
Old town and departure point for the Egadi Islands.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west to west (268°–272°).
- 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 1.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- San Pietro Apostolo: 9 min on foot
- Trapani: 44 restaurants, bars or cafés, 12 min on foot
- Drepana: 12 min on foot
- Castello di Terra: 16 min on foot
- Madonna of Trapani: 21 min by road
- Eryx: 32 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La abuela) 180 m away
- Supermarket (Conad) 520 m away
- Train (Trapani) 390 m away
- Parking 110 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 south-west wind: porto peschereccio, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: porto peschereccio, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: porto peschereccio, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- porto peschereccio port · 0.3 NM by sea
- Caletta san Liberale cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Marina privata Hotel Tirreno marina · 2.5 NM by sea
- Molo del Ronciglio cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Marausa Lido cove · 6.2 NM by sea
- Cortigliolo cove · 6.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Trapani
- Molo del Ronciglio cove
- porto peschereccio port
Questions
Is Naval Ferro sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Naval Ferro sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Naval Ferro?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Naval Ferro?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.