Anchorage

San Fruttuoso - est

3.4Italy

Shelter: NW, N, NE, E, SE
Seabed: sand, rock
Anchoring: Forbidden

Buoy field below San Fruttuoso abbey, reached only by sea or footpath, within the Portofino marine protected area. The submerged Christ of the Abyss statue offshore is a well-known dive site. Sand and rock bottom, sheltered from NW to SE. 19 buoys, VHF 69.

Mooring buoys
Visitor buoys
Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Anchoring is prohibited in the marine protected area, and boats lie on the buoys. Ferries and tour boats come and go from about 09.00 to 19.00, and their wash keeps the buoys rolling. The bay is exposed to swell from SE to SW. SW swell from gales over Provence can enter. Most buoys were free after 18.30 in August 2023.

Practical

In 2024 buoys could be booked in advance with the Portofino marine protected area. A buoy cost 50 euros in August 2022. An 11.6 m yacht paid 100 euros for an afternoon and night in July 2022. The beach is too small to leave a tender. A launch runs to shore, at 10 euros a person return in 2023.

Ashore

Ashore stand the Benedictine abbey, bars and restaurants. Footpaths climb into the hills above the cove. A restaurant launch can collect diners from the buoys. The Christ of the Abyss statue lies at 10 to 15 m and is visible when snorkelling.

Key facts

Type: Anchorage
Coordinates: 44.31409, 9.17520 (44°18.85'N 9°10.51'E)
Country: Italy
Shelter: Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east, south-east winds
Seabed: sand, rock
Anchoring: Forbidden
Maximum length: 24 ft
Fees: Paid
VHF channel: 69
Services: Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Beach
Boaters' rating: 3.4/5
Updated: October 15, 2026