Isola Gallinara
- Shelter
- SW, S
- Seabed
- rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Eleven-hectare island off Albenga, in Liguria, designated a regional nature reserve. Rock bottom, shelter from S and SW. The island is private, so landing is prohibited and anchoring around it is regulated. Roman wrecks lie on the surrounding seabed.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Respect the 100 m limit of the restricted zone and keep 150 m off the wreck. At the 100 m line the depth is about 25 m. About 100 to 200 m further NNE there is 20 m on sand. The bottom drops off steeply. The island gives shelter from southerly swell. Overnight only in very calm seas. Day boats crowd the spot, especially at weekends, and most leave at dusk. Disco music from the mainland can run until 5 am.
Practical
In summer 2025 a boat selling drinks and ice cream came round every afternoon.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 44.02728, 8.22645 (44°1.64'N 8°13.59'E)
- Country
- Italy
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Isola Gallinara lies at 44°1.64'N 8°13.59'E, that is 44.02728, 8.22645 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Isola Gallinara sheltered from?
Isola Gallinara is sheltered from south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Isola Gallinara?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Isola Gallinara.
How do boaters rate Isola Gallinara?
Isola Gallinara is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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