Spiaggia di Cartaromana
cove · Ischia · Campania
Spiaggia di Cartaromana is a cove on the island of Ischia, in the Campania cruising area.
The nearest town is Ischia.
It lies in Gulf of Naples.
Ischia is part of the Phlegraean Islands.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (105°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 19.5 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-south-east (72°–152°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 11.9 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Spiaggia di Cartaromana lies in the protected area Area marina protetta Regno di Nettuno: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (23 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre di Guevara: 14 min by dinghy
- Santa Maria Assunta: 20 min by dinghy
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: Punta Grotta di Terra o del Bordo, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Ciraccio, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Ciracciello, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Ciraccio, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Punta la Scrofa, 3.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Ischia Ponte mooring field · 0.1 NM by sea
- Punta della Pisciazza cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Punta Parata Centoremi cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Punta Grotta di Terra o del Bordo cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Punta della Carnuccia cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di San Pietro mooring field · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Ischia
- Punta di Monte Vico cove
- Sant Angelo d'Ischia Small Harbour marina
- Spiaggia di San Montano cove
- Cava Grado cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Cartaromana sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Punta Grotta di Terra o del Bordo, 1.5 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di Cartaromana sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ciraccio, 2.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Cartaromana?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Cartaromana?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 11.9 ha).
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Cartaromana?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.