'Ncramata
cove · Cetraro · Calabria
'Ncramata is a cove on the coast of Calabria.
The nearest town is Cetraro.
The bay opens towards the south-west (214°).
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-east to west-north-west (144°–292°).
- 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.
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.
Almost no buildings ashore (6 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre di Rienzo: 14 min on foot
- Bosco-Arvara: 38 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: Porto Turistico di Cetraro "Marina di San Benedetto", 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto Turistico di Cetraro "Marina di San Benedetto", 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto Turistico di Cetraro "Marina di San Benedetto", 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto Turistico di Cetraro "Marina di San Benedetto", 1.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto Turistico di Cetraro "Marina di San Benedetto", 1.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto Turistico di Cetraro "Marina di San Benedetto", 1.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto Turistico di Cetraro "Marina di San Benedetto" marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Porto di Cetraro marina · 2 NM by sea
- Sangineto Lido cove · 4 NM by sea
- Belvedere Marittimo marina · 4.8 NM by sea
- Marina di Belvedere cove · 5.9 NM by sea
- Gelsomini cove · 7.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind
More places – Cetraro
Questions
Is 'Ncramata sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is 'Ncramata sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Turistico di Cetraro "Marina di San Benedetto", 1.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at 'Ncramata?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at 'Ncramata?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.