Porto Ercole Marina
marina · Orbetello · Tuscany
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Porto Ercole Marina is a marina on the coast of Tuscany.
The nearest town is Orbetello.
Also known as Porto Ercole, Le Viste, Le Pilette and Le Suore.
Spanish fortified harbour of the Argentario.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (24°–36°).
- 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 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
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:
- walls of Porto Ercole: 8 restaurants, bars or cafés, 5 min on foot
- Porto Ercole lighthouse: 13 min on foot
- Porto Ercole: 26 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 min on foot
- Convento della Presentazione al Tempio: 27 min by road
- Tarot Garden: 69 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Porto Sushi) 60 m away
- Supermarket (Despar) 440 m away
- Bus (Ricasolo - La Rocca) 140 m away
- Parking 220 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: Secca Caterina, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina Cala Galera, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina Cala Galera, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Secca Caterina cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Feniglia cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Marina Cala Galera marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Lunga cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- La Capannuccia cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Cala dei Santi cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Orbetello
- Feniglia cove
- Porto Santo Stefano Porto Domiziano marina
- Secca Caterina cove
Questions
Is Porto Ercole Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Secca Caterina, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Porto Ercole Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Porto Ercole Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto Ercole Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.