Portovenere by Boat Approach, Anchorage Overnight Marina Guide | sail Italy
20 August 2025 · 2 min · 1K views · Italy
What this video covers
Portovenere, on the Ligurian coast of Italy, is approached from the south with Palmaria Island to port and the Church of St. Peter to starboard through a narrow entrance shared with frequent local ferries.▶ 0:10 Prevailing winds come from the south-west, and stronger conditions push swell into the harbour.▶ 0:22 Two anchorage areas appear on navigation charts: Bahia di Porto Venere Nord and Bahia di Porto Venere Sud.▶ 0:28 Mariners preferring a berth have two options: Marina di Porto Venere on VHF channel 09 and Pontile Ignazio on VHF channel 08; both use Mediterranean-moor style with lazy lines.▶ 0:42 Shops, bakeries, and restaurants are within walking distance of the quay, and the ferry dock connects to the Cinque Terre.▶ 0:57 The Church of St. Peter sits above the harbour and offers elevated views.▶ 1:10 Additional visual pilot guides for Ligurian ports are available at ctv.world, which hosts interactive maps and anchorage notes.▶ 1:41
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