Marina di Punta Ala
marina · Punta Ala · Tuscany
Marina di Punta Ala is a marina on the coast of Tuscany.
The nearest town is Punta Ala.
Also known as Punta Ala.
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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.4 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre Hidalgo: 13 min on foot
- Castello di Punta Ala: 14 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Pizzeria I racchettoni) 170 m away
- Supermarket (Spar) 300 m away
- Parking 140 m away
- Fuel at the quay
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Punta Hidalgo cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Poggio del Barbiere anchorage · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala Civette cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Cala Violina cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Cala Martina cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Cala Torre Troia cove · 3.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Punta Ala
- Cala Torre Troia cove
- Punta Hidalgo cove
- Poggio del Barbiere anchorage
- Cala Galera cove
Questions
Is Marina di Punta Ala sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina di Punta Ala sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina di Punta Ala?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Marina di Punta Ala?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.