Marina di Scarlino
marina · Follonica · Tuscany
Marina di Scarlino is a marina on the coast of Tuscany.
The nearest town is Follonica.
Also known as Cala di Portiglioni and Portiglioni.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north to north (352°–356°).
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Portiglioni: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 11 min on foot
- Puntone di Scarlino: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 18 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Il Beccofino) 270 m away
- Parking 350 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 wind: Circolo Nautico Cala Violina, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Circolo Nautico Cala Violina, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Circolo Nautico Cala Violina, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Circolo Nautico Cala Violina marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Cala Martina cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cala Violina cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Cala Civette cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Marina di Punta Ala marina · 3.6 NM by sea
- Torre Mozza cove · 4.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Follonica
- Cala Violina cove
- Cala Civette cove
- Cala Martina cove
Questions
Is Marina di Scarlino sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Circolo Nautico Cala Violina, 0.6 NM by sea.
Is Marina di Scarlino sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina di Scarlino?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina di Scarlino?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.