Cala del Pozzo Vecchio

cove · Procida · Campania

Cala del Pozzo Vecchio is a cove on the island of Procida, in the Campania cruising area.

The nearest town is Procida.

Procida is part of the Phlegraean Islands.

Also known as Pozzo Vecchio and Punta Serra.

The bay opens towards the north-west (326°).

One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.

Partial shelter in north-east, 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 north-west.

Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-north-east (284°–12°).

sheltered
partly
exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Cala del Pozzo Vecchio for your arrival

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 7.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Room to anchor: medium (about 4.5 ha).

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Protected area and seagrass

Cala del Pozzo Vecchio 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.

Ashore and services

Sandy beach.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

A few houses ashore (45 buildings within 600 m).

Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.

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: Chiaiolella Marina, 0.3 NM by sea.
In north-east wind: Chiaiolella Marina, 0.3 NM by sea.
In south wind: Chiaiolella Marina, 0.3 NM by sea.
In south-west wind: Chiaiolella Marina, 0.3 NM by sea.
In west wind: Chiaiolella Marina, 0.3 NM by sea.
In north-west wind: Chiaiolella Marina, 0.3 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Capo Bove cove · 0.1 NM by sea
Chiaiolella Marina marina · 0.3 NM by sea
Ciraccio cove · 0.8 NM by sea
Ciracciello cove · 1 NM by sea
Punta di Pioppeto cove · 1.1 NM by sea
Procida Marina marina · 1.9 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind

More places – Procida

Questions

Is Cala del Pozzo Vecchio sheltered from the tramontana?

No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Chiaiolella Marina, 0.3 NM by sea.

Is Cala del Pozzo Vecchio sheltered from the sirocco?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

How deep is the water at Cala del Pozzo Vecchio?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Cala del Pozzo Vecchio?

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 4.5 ha).

Can you spend the night at Cala del Pozzo Vecchio?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.