Torretta Mare
cove · Pulsano · Apulia and Salento
Torretta Mare is a cove on the coast of Apulia and Salento.
The nearest town is Pulsano.
It lies in Gulf of Taranto.
Also known as Torretta.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (210°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and 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 (148°–276°).
- 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 3.3 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.
A few houses ashore (59 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre Zozzoli: 5 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 east wind: Lido Silvana, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Campomarino, 8.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Campomarino, 8.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto di Campomarino, 8.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di Campomarino, 8.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Le Canne, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Lido Checca cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Bologna Beach cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Lido Silvana cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Cisaniello cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Montedarena cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Marina di Lizzano cove · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Apulia and Salento by wind
More places – Pulsano
- Lido Silvana cove
- Montedarena cove
- Baia d'Argento cove
- Baia dei pescatori cove
Questions
Is Torretta Mare sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Torretta Mare sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Campomarino, 8.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Torretta Mare?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Torretta Mare?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Torretta Mare?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.