Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour
marina · Elba · Tuscany
Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour 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, south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (112°–120°).
- 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 1.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Brunello: 18 min by road
- Val di Denari: 18 min by road
- Villa San Martin: 25 min by road
- Le Foci: 38 min on foot
- Valle di Lazzaro: 38 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Molo G) 110 m away
- Supermarket (Coop) 290 m away
- Bus (V.le Tesei I.T.C.) 220 m away
- Parking (Molo F) 90 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 east wind: Darsena Medicea, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Villa Fantozzi, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Villa Fantozzi cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Punta delle Grotte cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Darsena Medicea marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Yachting Club Magazzini marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- San Giovanni Small Harbour (anchorage) anchorage · 0.8 NM by sea
- Portoferraio Edilnautica marina · 0.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Norsi cove
- Pareti anchorage
- Rio Marina marina
- Spiaggia dell'Ottone cove
Questions
Is Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Villa Fantozzi, 0.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.