Porto di Cavallo
marina · Cavallo · Corsica
Porto di Cavallo is a marina on the island of Cavallo, in the Corsica cruising area.
The nearest town is Bonifacio.
Cavallo is part of the Lavezzi Islands.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east, east (levante), south-east and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Swell can come in from south-west to south-west (228°–232°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Ferme) 950 m away
Local rules
- In the reinforced protection areas, access, movement, berthing and anchoring of vessels are regulated by order of the maritime prefect; landing prohibited except on the island of Lavezzi, the Pyramide islet, the island of Piana and the Bruzzi peninsula (beaches and marked paths); spearfishing prohibited. (To be checked)
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Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Cala di Grecu, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala di u Grecu, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala di u Grecu, 2.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala della Chiesa cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Cala Lazarina cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala di Ghiuncu cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala Pertusino cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Plage du Petit Sperone cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Plage du Grand Sperone cove · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Corsica by wind
More places – Cavallo
- Cala di Capisono cove
- Cala di Grecu cove
- Pulinaja cove
Questions
Is Porto di Cavallo sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Porto di Cavallo sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
What is the seabed at Porto di Cavallo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto di Cavallo?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.