Irto
cove · Crotone · Calabria
Irto is a cove on the coast of Calabria.
The nearest town is Crotone.
It lies in Gulf of Taranto.
The bay opens towards the north-east (40°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west 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 east-south-east (336°–112°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Uncertain anchoring: mostly posidonia seabed, no sand patch found.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Santo Spirito: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 35 min on foot
Local rules
- Zone B: motor navigation at 5 knots maximum, reserved for eco-compatible natanti and imbarcazioni (black water tank, engine compliant with 2003/44/CE or biocide-free antifouling); other imbarcazioni may enter only to reach the mooring areas perpendicularly; anchoring only on inert seabeds, for eco-compatible boats, away from posidonia, coralligenous beds, bathing areas and buoy fields; mooring at the equipped sites with a paid authorisation. (To be checked)
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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: Porto Vecchio, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto Vecchio, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto Vecchio, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto Vecchio, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto Vecchio, 3.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Tonnara cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Porto Vecchio marina · 3.4 NM by sea
- Baia di Scifo cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Porto Nuovo marina · 4.3 NM by sea
- Marinella cove · 5.8 NM by sea
- Fratte marina · 8.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind
More places – Crotone
- Porto Vecchio marina
- Baia di Scifo cove
- Porto Nuovo marina
- Tonnara cove
Questions
Is Irto sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Vecchio, 3.4 NM by sea.
Is Irto sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Vecchio, 3.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Irto?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Irto?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Irto?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.