Le Castella
marina · Isola di Capo Rizzuto · Calabria
Le Castella is a marina on the coast of Calabria.
The nearest town is Isola di Capo Rizzuto.
Aragonese fortress on an islet linked to the coast, in the heart of the Capo Rizzuto marine reserve; anchorage and small harbour right next to it.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-west (112°–208°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 150 m away
- Supermarket (Le Castella) 450 m away
- Bus 490 m away
- Parking 110 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-east wind: Santa Domenica, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Seleno, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Tonnara, 14.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Mare degli uomini, 4.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Santa Domenica cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Parmentella cove · 1 NM by sea
- Vurga cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Capo Piccolo cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Seleno cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Praialonga cove · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind
More places – Isola di Capo Rizzuto
- Capo Piccolo cove
- Spiaggia Grande cove
Questions
Is Le Castella sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Le Castella sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
Can you spend the night at Le Castella?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.