Marina Cala Galera
marina · Orbetello · Tuscany
Marina Cala Galera is a marina on the coast of Tuscany.
The nearest town is Orbetello.
Also known as Cala Galera, Punta Pertuso, Santa Caterina and Grotta di Santa Caterina.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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 0.9 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre Mulinaccio: 18 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Bar Cala Galera) 190 m away
- Supermarket (Despar) 1.2 km away
- Parking 70 m away
- Fuel at the quay
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto Ercole Marina marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Secca Caterina cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Feniglia cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Lunga cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cala dei Santi cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- La Capannuccia cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Orbetello
- Giannella cove
- Le Cannelle anchorage
- Porto Vecchio marina
- Porto di Santa Liberata marina
Questions
Is Marina Cala Galera sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina Cala Galera sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina Cala Galera?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina Cala Galera?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.