Vulcano Gelso
port · Vulcano · Aeolian Islands
Vulcano Gelso is a port on the island of Vulcano, in the Aeolian Islands cruising area.
The nearest settlement is Vulcano Piano.
Vulcano is part of the Aeolian Islands.
Also known as Spiaggia dell'Asino.
Isolated hamlet and black sand beaches in southern Vulcano, a quiet anchorage far from the sulphur smell of Porto di Levante.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (92°–240°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage and harbour.
Ashore and services
Rocky shore.
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Vulcano Piano: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 21 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Trattoria dai Maniàci) 80 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Grotta del Cavallo, 4.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Grotta del Cavallo, 4.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Levante, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Levante, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: la Schicciola, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Spiaggia del Cannitello, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia del Cannitello anchorage · 0.5 NM by sea
- la Schicciola cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Grotta del Cavallo anchorage · 4.1 NM by sea
- Porto di Levante marina · 4.5 NM by sea
- Cala del Formaggio anchorage · 5.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia de La Forbice cove · 5.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Aeolian Islands by wind
More places – Vulcano
- Grotta del Cavallo anchorage
- Porto di Levante marina
Questions
Is Vulcano Gelso sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Vulcano Gelso sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Levante, 4.5 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Vulcano Gelso?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Vulcano Gelso?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.