Cala Fetta
cove · Noicattaro · Apulia and Salento
Cala Fetta is a cove on the coast of Apulia and Salento.
The nearest town is Noicattaro.
Also known as Grotta Regina, Grotta della Chiave and Ipogeo e rifugio antiaereo.
The bay opens towards the north (2°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-east (312°–56°).
- 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 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.3 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (285 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre Pelosa: 9 min on foot
- Parco Scizzo-Parchitello: 37 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: port of Mola, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di Torre a Mare, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Torre a Mare, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: port of Mola, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: port of Mola, 4.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto di Torre a Mare marina · 0.4 NM by sea
- Cala Settanni cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia San Giorgio cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- port of Mola marina · 4.6 NM by sea
- Porto Vecchio di Bari port · 6.4 NM by sea
- Lega Navale Bari marina · 6.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Apulia and Salento by wind
More places – Noicattaro
- Cala Settanni cove
- Porto di Torre a Mare marina
Questions
Is Cala Fetta sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is port of Mola, 4.6 NM by sea.
Is Cala Fetta sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Fetta?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Fetta?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.3 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Fetta?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.