Lido Chiapparo
cove · Talsano · Apulia and Salento
Lido Chiapparo is a cove on the coast of Apulia and Salento.
The nearest town is Talsano.
It lies in Mar Grande.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (291°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 14.3 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west (252°–276°).
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (280°–284°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
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.
A few houses ashore (44 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Baia di Porto Cupo, 8.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Molo Polisettoriale - San Cataldo Container Terminal, 8.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia di Porto Cupo cove · 8.2 NM by sea
- Molo Polisettoriale - San Cataldo Container Terminal port · 8.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggetta libera Lido Gandoli cove · 9.2 NM by sea
- Porto Saturo cove · 9.5 NM by sea
- Porto Pirrone cove · 9.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Verde Mare cove · 9.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Apulia and Salento by wind
More places – Talsano
Questions
Is Lido Chiapparo sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Baia di Porto Cupo, 8.2 NM by sea.
Is Lido Chiapparo sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Lido Chiapparo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Lido Chiapparo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Lido Chiapparo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.