Fratte
marina · Isola di Capo Rizzuto · Calabria
Fratte is a marina on the coast of Calabria.
The nearest town is Isola di Capo Rizzuto.
Also known as Le Cannella.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to south-west (56°–220°).
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Nearest services:
- Parking 710 m away
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: Capo Rizzuto, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Seleno, 5.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Seleno, 5.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto Vecchio, 11.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Tonnara, 7.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marinella, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marinella, 3.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Curmo cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Chiancolilli cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Oasi cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Capo Bianco cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Marinella cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Grande cove · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind
More places – Isola di Capo Rizzuto
- Chiancolilli cove
- Curmo cove
- Mare degli uomini cove
- Marinella cove
Questions
Is Fratte sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Capo Rizzuto, 3.7 NM by sea.
Is Fratte sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Vecchio, 11.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Fratte?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Fratte?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.