Gorgona Scalo
marina · Gorgona · Tuscany
Gorgona Scalo is a marina on the island of Gorgona, in the Tuscany cruising area.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north to south-south-west (356°–192°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Gorgona Scalo lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Local rules
- Gorgona marine zone 1: navigation, access, stopping and anchoring prohibited, except for residents and home owners authorised by the park and for service purposes; fishing and diving prohibited. (To be checked)
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Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Gorgona
- Circolo Nautico Foce Cecina marina
- Foce del Tonfone cove
- Spiaggia della Paolina cove
- Spiaggia di Rimigliano cove
Questions
Is Gorgona Scalo sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Gorgona Scalo sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
Can you spend the night at Gorgona Scalo?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.