Porto di Ponente

anchorage · Vulcano · Aeolian Islands

Porto di Ponente is an anchorage on the island of Vulcano, in the Aeolian Islands cruising area.

The nearest town is Lipari.

Vulcano is part of the Aeolian Islands.

Also known as Spiaggia delle Sabbie nere, Spiaggia delle Acque Calde and Vulcanello.

The bay opens towards the north-west (305°).

Two bays depending on the wind, mud baths and the climb up the Gran Cratere.

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Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.

Partial shelter in north (tramontana) wind.

No shelter in west and north-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 18.9 NM of open water towards the north-west.

Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (288°–320°).

sheltered
partly
exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Porto di Ponente for your arrival

Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.

Seabed, depth and room

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Room to anchor: large (about 8.3 ha).

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.

Ashore and services

Beach within 300 m.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Built-up shore (96 buildings within 600 m).

A good gateway to visit the island.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

Vulcano Porto: 19 restaurants, bars or cafés, 15 min on foot
Vulcanello: 21 min on foot

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

In north wind: Spiaggia di Vinci, 0.8 NM by sea.
In west wind: Spiaggia del Cannitello, 6.5 NM by sea.
In north-west wind: Vulcano Gelso, 6 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Cala del Formaggio anchorage · 0.4 NM by sea
Spiaggia di Vinci anchorage · 0.8 NM by sea
Contrada Falcone cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Grotta del Cavallo anchorage · 2 NM by sea
Spiaggia Valle Muria anchorage · 2.2 NM by sea
Scoglio le Torricelle anchorage · 5.5 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Aeolian Islands by wind

More places – Vulcano

Questions

Is Porto di Ponente sheltered from the tramontana?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Spiaggia di Vinci, 0.8 NM by sea.

Is Porto di Ponente sheltered from the sirocco?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

How deep is the water at Porto di Ponente?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Porto di Ponente?

Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 8.3 ha).

Can you spend the night at Porto di Ponente?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.