Spiaggia di Citara
cove · Ischia · Campania
Spiaggia di Citara 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.
Also known as Bagno Turco.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (288°).
A renowned beach.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in south and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-west to west-south-west (232°–240°).
Swell can come in from west-south-west to north-north-west (244°–344°).
- 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).
Room to anchor: large (about 13.8 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (39 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Cuotto: 8 restaurants, bars or cafés, 18 min on foot
- Punta Imperatore Lighthouse: 27 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: Forio d'Ischia Marina, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Forio d'Ischia Marina, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Forio d'Ischia Marina, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Forio d'Ischia Marina, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Forio d'Ischia Marina, 2.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cava dell'isola cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Forio d'Ischia Marina marina · 2.8 NM by sea
- Cava Grado cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Sant Angelo d'Ischia Small Harbour marina · 3.1 NM by sea
- Punta Cornacchia cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di San Montano cove · 3.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Ischia
- Ischia Portosalvo Marina marina
- Casamicciola Marina marina
- Forio d'Ischia Marina marina
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Citara sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Forio d'Ischia Marina, 2.8 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di Citara sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Citara?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Citara?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 13.8 ha).
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Citara?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.