Spiaggia di San Montano
cove · Ischia · Campania
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Spiaggia di San Montano 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 Lido di San Montano.
The bay opens towards the north (354°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-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-west to north-east (316°–36°).
- 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 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.8 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Spiaggia di San Montano lies in the protected area Area marina protetta Regno di Nettuno: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (4 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Museo di Santa Restituta: 16 min on foot
- basilica di Santa Restituta: 16 min on foot
- Pithecusae: 19 min on foot
- Mezzavia: 31 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, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Forio d'Ischia Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Forio d'Ischia Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Forio d'Ischia Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Forio d'Ischia Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Punta Cornacchia cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Punta di Monte Vico cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Forio d'Ischia Marina marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Lacco Ameno Small Harbour marina · 1 NM by sea
- Casamicciola Marina marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Punta la Scrofa cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Ischia
- Sant Angelo d'Ischia Small Harbour marina
- Spiaggia di Cartaromana cove
- Cava Grado cove
- Ischia Ponte mooring field
Questions
Is Spiaggia di San Montano sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Forio d'Ischia Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di San Montano sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di San Montano?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di San Montano?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 1.8 ha).
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di San Montano?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.