Porto di Baratti

marina · Piombino · Tuscany

Porto di Baratti is a marina on the coast of Tuscany.

The nearest town is Piombino.

Also known as Baratti.

Anchorage and small harbour at the foot of Populonia, the only great Etruscan city on the sea, San Cerbone necropolises in the pine woods; shallow sandy bottom (boats of 14 m at most), dangerous in a mistral.

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Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.

Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.

No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 17.9 NM of open water towards the north.

Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-east (320°–20°).

sheltered
partly
exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Porto di Baratti for your arrival

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 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage and harbour.

Ashore and services

Sandy beach.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

Tower of Baratti: 4 min on foot
Baratti lighthouse: 8 min on foot
Baratti and Populonia Archeological Park: 15 min on foot

Nearest services:

Restaurant (Ristorante Canessa) 100 m away
Supermarket (La cantina buia) 800 m away
Bus 160 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 north wind: Marina di Salivoli, 6.3 NM by sea.
In north-east wind: Fosso alle Canne, 3.5 NM by sea.
In west wind: Marina di Salivoli, 6.3 NM by sea.
In north-west wind: Marina di Salivoli, 6.3 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Golfo di Baratti cove · 0.3 NM by sea
Cala Spero cove · 2.4 NM by sea
Fosso alle Canne cove · 3.5 NM by sea
Spiaggia di Rimigliano cove · 4.5 NM by sea
Marina di Salivoli marina · 6.3 NM by sea
Porto Antico di Piombino marina · 6.5 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind

More places – Piombino

Questions

Is Porto di Baratti sheltered from the tramontana?

No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Salivoli, 6.3 NM by sea.

Is Porto di Baratti sheltered from the sirocco?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

What is the seabed at Porto di Baratti?

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

Can you spend the night at Porto di Baratti?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.