Castiglione
cove · Gragnano · Campania
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Castiglione is a cove on the coast of Campania.
The nearest town is Gragnano.
It lies in Gulf of Salerno.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (155°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west 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.
Swell can come in from east to south-west (96°–228°).
- 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 9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (18 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Atrani: 11 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 min on foot
- San Francesco tower: 17 min by dinghy
- Villa Rufolo: 64 min on foot
- Dome of Ravello: 65 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 north-east wind: Maiori Harbour, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Spiaggia del Cavallo Morto, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Salerno Container Terminal, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Salerno Container Terminal, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Amalfi Harbour, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Amalfi Harbour, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Amalfi Harbour marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Duoglio cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Maiori Harbour marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Lone cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Acquachiara cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia della Vite cove · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Gragnano
- Amalfi Harbour marina
- Conca dei Marini cove
- Furore's Fjord cove
Questions
Is Castiglione sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Castiglione sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Salerno Container Terminal, 6.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Castiglione?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Castiglione?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Castiglione?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.