Cala di u Grecu
cove · Île Lavezzu · Corsica
Cala di u Grecu is a cove on the island of Île Lavezzu, in the Corsica cruising area.
The nearest town is Bonifacio.
Île Lavezzu is part of the Lavezzi Islands.
The bay opens towards the east (84°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in north and south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east (levante) and south-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (28°–52°).
Swell can come in from north-east to south-east (56°–144°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.6 ha).
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.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- réserve naturelle des îles Lavezzi: 8 min on foot
- Phare des Îles Lavezzi: 20 min on foot
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 north wind: Cala di Ghiuncu, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di Cavallo, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Cavallo, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Cavallo, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cala di Grecu, 2.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala di Palma cove · 1 NM by sea
- Cala di Capisono cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Cala di Ghiuncu cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Cala Lazarina cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cala di Zeri cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Porto di Cavallo marina · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Corsica by wind
More places – Île Lavezzu
- Cala Lazarina cove
- Cala di Ghiuncu cove
Questions
Is Cala di u Grecu sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Cala di u Grecu sheltered from the levante?
No. It is exposed in east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Cavallo, 2.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala di u Grecu?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala di u Grecu?
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala di u Grecu?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.