Cala Francese
cove · Barcaggio · Corsica
Cala Francese is a cove on the coast of Corsica.
The nearest town is Barcaggio.
Also known as Plage de Cala Francese.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (58°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west (mistral) wind.
No shelter in north, north-east, east (levante) and south-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north to east-south-east (0°–120°).
- 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 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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: Plage de Tamarone, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Barcaggio, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Barcaggio, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cove near a Cala, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Plage des îles, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Genovese cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Rade de Santa Maria cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Baie de Capandola cove · 1 NM by sea
- Pointe d'Agnello cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Plage des îles cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Plage de Tamarone cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Corsica by wind
More places – Barcaggio
- Siccina cove
Questions
Is Cala Francese sheltered from the mistral?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-west wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Plage des îles, 2.2 NM by sea.
Is Cala Francese sheltered from the levante?
No. It is exposed in east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Barcaggio, 3.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Francese?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Francese?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala Francese?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.