Darsena La Strea (anchorage)
anchorage · Leverano · Apulia and Salento
Darsena La Strea (anchorage) is an anchorage on the coast of Apulia and Salento.
The nearest town is Leverano.
It lies in Gulf of Taranto.
Also known as Darsena La Strea.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (198°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to west-south-west (156°–244°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Darsena La Strea, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Darsena La Strea marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Penisola della Strea cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Torre Squillace cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Sant'Isidoro cove · 3.6 NM by sea
- Lido Frascone cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Punta Prosciutto cove · 5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Apulia and Salento by wind
More places – Leverano
- Darsena La Strea marina
- Penisola della Strea cove
- Spiaggia di Torre Squillace cove
Questions
Is Darsena La Strea (anchorage) sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Darsena La Strea (anchorage) sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Darsena La Strea, 1.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Darsena La Strea (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Darsena La Strea (anchorage)?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Darsena La Strea (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.