Porto di Carrara
marina · Luni · Versilia
Porto di Carrara is a marina on the coast of Versilia.
The nearest town is Luni.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-east (164°–168°).
- 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 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings and harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- phare de Marina di Carrara: 8 min on foot
- Carrara Cathedral: 32 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Club Nautico) 390 m away
- Supermarket (La bottega di Manuela) 690 m away
- Bus 590 m away
- Parking 430 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 south-east wind: Cala di Maramozza, 6.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto Bocca di Magra, 2.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- La Calatella marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Angolo Del Mare marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Oasi cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Porto Bocca di Magra marina · 2.3 NM by sea
- Cala della Carciofaia cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Cala Marola cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Versilia by wind
More places – Luni
- Oasi cove
Questions
Is Porto di Carrara sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto di Carrara sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala di Maramozza, 6.5 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porto di Carrara?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto di Carrara?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.