Marinella
cove · Isola di Capo Rizzuto · Calabria
Marinella is a cove on the coast of Calabria.
The nearest town is Isola di Capo Rizzuto.
The bay opens towards the east (100°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
No shelter in 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-east to south-south-east (40°–164°).
- 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 4.7 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
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (14 buildings within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Valtur: 23 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: Baia di Scifo, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto Vecchio, 8.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto Vecchio, 8.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto Vecchio, 8.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Tonnara, 5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia di Scifo cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Fratte marina · 3.2 NM by sea
- Curmo cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Chiancolilli cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Oasi cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Tonnara cove · 5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind
More places – Isola di Capo Rizzuto
- Fratte marina
- Mare degli uomini cove
- Oasi cove
- Parmentella cove
Questions
Is Marinella sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Baia di Scifo, 2.2 NM by sea.
Is Marinella sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Vecchio, 8.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Marinella?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Marinella?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Marinella?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.