Carate Urio - I Canapi

I Canapi is a municipal marina in Carate Urio on the western shore of Lake Como, located just north of the village centre. The harbour has a modern layout consisting of three floating pontoons connected to shore by an equal number of gangways.

The entrance is described as wide and easy to access, with a sandy and stony bottom and good manoeuvring space. However, no transit berths are set aside here – all berths are either privately owned or rented out. The area often enjoys natural shelter from northerly winds, though a stronger wind from the north can bring short, steep waves. In the morning, the light thermal wind known as Tivano blows at around 6-7 knots, while the afternoon Breva typically reaches about 5 knots and is less consistent.

At the pontoons you'll find freshwater, but no shore power, fuel, toilets, showers or wifi, and there is no chandlery on site. Nearby, however, you can find a cash machine, a bar, a small grocery shop, a post office, a pharmacy and waste sorting facilities, along with car parking.

In the immediate surroundings stand several noble villas set in lavish gardens, a hallmark of this stretch of Lake Como's shoreline. Come and take in the atmospheric blend of lakeside life and grand villa architecture that defines Carate Urio.