The port of Bocca di Magra is located at the mouth of the Magra River, within the Montemarcello Regional Park. Just past the Gulf of La Spezia, the small port lies beyond Punta Bianca, the southern tip of the Caprione Promontory.
In Bocca di Magra, you can enjoy lovely walks along the waterfront or spend some time at the small beach there; the town also boasts a large number of restaurants and bars. Every few minutes, small ferries depart from Bocca di Magra, allowing you to quickly reach Punta Corvo, as well as Lerici, Porto Venere, and the Cinque Terre.
For those who do not have their own boat, there are facilities in Bocca di Magra to rent boats, dinghies or goiters to fully enjoy the beauty of the Gulf of La Spezia.
Due to its proximity to the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets, therefore, the port of Bocca di Magra can be considered an excellent point of reference for boaters of all nationalities who have a desire to make cruises and explore the area thoroughly.
For recreational boaters who wish to travel upriver to enjoy the area’s breathtaking beauty, it is important to be aware of the shallow water. By keeping to the left, Sailing Boats and Motor Boats can travel upriver as far as the Magra Bridge. Motor Boats can pass under the bridge; beyond this point, remember to move to the right side of the river. Rubber Boats can travel up the river for up to 3 km.
Since it is located outside the Gulf of La Spezia, the port of Bocca di Magra is quite exposed to the winds; in particular, operations can be hampered by the sirocco wind, which blows from the southeast. When this wind is too strong, the port is secured using a floating barrier called Ondarail, which ensures complete safety within the port.
The small marina is easy to spot: even from a fair distance away, you can easily see the breakwater. Since it’s located within the town, the marina is in a restricted-traffic zone: peace and quiet reign supreme, and the absence of cars allows you to stroll in peace or get around freely on the bicycles available for rent at the marina.
The management organizes frequent excursions to encourage discovery of the hinterland and the area, and provides clients with a small beach, adjacent to the port itself.
The port of Bocca di Magra can accommodate up to 256 boats and provides 20 transient berths. The marina offers a wide range of services, including Meteosat weather updates, mooring assistance, waste collection at the dock, restrooms, showers, and electricity and water at the dock. Boaters will also have access to 24-hour video surveillance and can use the facility’s Wi-Fi network.
There is no shortage of services and amenities: inside the port, you can find a pharmacy, use an ATM, access facilities for people with disabilities, and find services for pets. A golf cart (a small electric vehicle) provides transportation between the parking lot and the port.
The ports and the management offices are open year-round. For any information, you can contact management not only by phone or fax, but also by email at info@amegliaservizi.it.
