Punta di Monte Vico
cove · Ischia · Campania
Punta di Monte Vico is a cove on the island of Ischia, in the Campania cruising area.
The nearest town is Forio.
Ischia is part of the Phlegraean Islands.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (28°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west 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 (328°–96°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 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
Punta di Monte Vico lies in the protected area Area marina protetta Regno di Nettuno: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (19 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Pithecusae: 15 min by dinghy
- Museo di Santa Restituta: 15 min by dinghy
- Archaeological Museum of Pithecusae: 17 min on foot
- Mezzavia: 30 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 wind: Casamicciola Marina, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Casamicciola Marina, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Casamicciola Marina, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Spiaggia di San Montano, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Casamicciola Marina, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Casamicciola Marina, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Lacco Ameno Small Harbour marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di San Montano cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Punta Cornacchia cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Casamicciola Marina marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Forio d'Ischia Marina marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Punta la Scrofa cove · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Ischia
Questions
Is Punta di Monte Vico sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Casamicciola Marina, 1.3 NM by sea.
Is Punta di Monte Vico sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Spiaggia di San Montano, 0.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Punta di Monte Vico?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Punta di Monte Vico?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.