Darsena Medicea

marina · Elba · Tuscany

Darsena Medicea is a marina on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.

The nearest town is Portoferraio.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in south-west wind.

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings and harbour.

Beach within 300 m.

A good gateway to visit the island.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

Nearest services:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.