Caramontino
anchorage · Corsica
Caramontino is an anchorage on the coast of Corsica.
Also known as Résidence Vardiola and Vardiola.
The bay opens towards the south-east (138°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, west and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, south and south-west wind.
No shelter in east (levante) and south-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (104°–120°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (124°–160°).
- 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 2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (56 buildings within 600 m).
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Budriesa, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Punta di Benedettu, 5.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Punta di Benedettu, 5.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Testa, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Padulaccia, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Padulaccia cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Pinarellu (anchorage) anchorage · 0.7 NM by sea
- Acqua Ghulatta cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Plage de Lavu Santu cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Plage de Fautea Sud cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Plage de Posidonie cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Corsica by wind
More places – Corsica
- Cap Sud cove
- Capizzolu cove
- Conventu San Francescu cove
- Cornu cove
Questions
Is Caramontino sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Caramontino sheltered from the levante?
No. It is exposed in east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Punta di Benedettu, 5.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Caramontino?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Caramontino?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Caramontino?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.