Cappiciolo
anchorage · Propriano · Corsica
Cappiciolo is an anchorage on the coast of Corsica.
The nearest town is Propriano.
It lies in golfe de Valinco.
Also known as Anse d'Agliu and Plage d'Olmeto.
The bay opens towards the south-west (214°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east, east (levante) and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in south-east and west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 4.8 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-west to west-south-west (228°–248°).
- 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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (44 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 south-east wind: Port de plaisance, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de plaisance, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port Jean-Baptiste Tomi, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Anchorage near Porti Poddu, 3.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Plage du Ruesco cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Port de plaisance marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Plage Scodi Neri cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Plage Sampiero cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Plage Abbartello cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Plage de Tenutella cove · 2.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Corsica by wind
More places – Propriano
- Port Jean-Baptiste Tomi marina
- u Vaddincu cove
- L'Uomo cove
- Plage Abbartello cove
Questions
Is Cappiciolo sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Cappiciolo sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
How deep is the water at Cappiciolo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cappiciolo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cappiciolo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.