Solito Posto
cove · Cirò Marina · Calabria
Solito Posto is a cove on the coast of Calabria.
The nearest town is Cirò Marina.
It lies in Gulf of Taranto.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (105°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south-south-west (24°–192°).
- 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 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.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Villaggio Solito Posto: 6 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 south wind: Cervara, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cirò Marina, 1.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cirò Marina marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Cervara cove · 5.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind
More places – Cirò Marina
- Cervara cove
- Cirò Marina marina
Questions
Is Solito Posto sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Solito Posto sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Solito Posto?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Solito Posto?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Solito Posto?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.