Cala Porto Rosso
cove · Monopoli · Apulia and Salento
Cala Porto Rosso is a cove on the coast of Apulia and Salento.
The nearest town is Monopoli.
Also known as Lido Bianco and Cala Cozze.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (60°).
Monopoli Cathedral, a 11-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to east-south-east (8°–116°).
- 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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 12.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (92 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Monopoli Cathedral: 11 min on foot
- Museo diocesano di Monopoli: 11 min on foot
- Museo archeologico della Cattedrale: 12 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: Porto di Monopoli, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di Monopoli, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Monopoli, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Monopoli, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di Monopoli, 1.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Paradiso cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Lido Colonia cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Lido Pantano cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Porto di Monopoli marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Lido Santo Stefano cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Cala Susca cove · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Apulia and Salento by wind
More places – Monopoli
- Cala Paradiso cove
- Porto di Monopoli marina
- Cala Andrea cove
- Cala Susca cove
Questions
Is Cala Porto Rosso sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Monopoli, 1.6 NM by sea.
Is Cala Porto Rosso sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Monopoli, 1.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Porto Rosso?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Porto Rosso?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 12.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Porto Rosso?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.