Lido della Staffa
cove · Otranto · Apulia and Salento
Lido della Staffa is a cove on the coast of Apulia and Salento.
The nearest town is Otranto.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (59°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south and 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.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to south-east (348°–136°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (32 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Otranto: 72 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 min by dinghy
- Otranto Cathedral: 26 min by dinghy
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: Marina di Otranto, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina di Otranto, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Otranto, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Otranto, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina di Otranto, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina di Otranto, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina di Otranto marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Baia dei Turchi cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Baia d'Orte cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Roca cove · 8.7 NM by sea
- Porto Turistico di San Foca marina · 9.7 NM by sea
- Porto Miggiano marina · 9.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Apulia and Salento by wind
More places – Otranto
- Baia d'Orte cove
- Baia dei Turchi cove
Questions
Is Lido della Staffa sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Otranto, 0.7 NM by sea.
Is Lido della Staffa sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Otranto, 0.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Lido della Staffa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Lido della Staffa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Lido della Staffa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.