Baie d'Elbo
cove · Scandola Nature Reserve · Corsica
Baie d'Elbo is a cove on the coast of Corsica.
Also known as Cala di Ficaccia.
The bay opens towards the north (352°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east, south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east (levante) and west wind.
No shelter in north, north-east and north-west (mistral) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-east (312°–36°).
- 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 20.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Baie d'Elbo lies in the protected area Scandola Nature Reserve: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Scandola Nature Reserve: 71 min on foot
Local rules
- Anchoring by all ships and craft prohibited between sunset and sunrise throughout the reserve's maritime area (except force majeure, state vessels and authorised professional fishermen).
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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: Punta Bianca, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Punta Nera, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina d'Elbo, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Girolata, 7.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala di Gattaghia, 4.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina d'Elbo cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Punta Nera cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Cala Scandola cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Baie de Focolara cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Punta Bianca cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Baie de Solana cove · 3.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Corsica by wind
More places – Scandola Nature Reserve
- Baie de Solana cove
- Marina d'Elbo cove
- Cala di Gattaghia cove
- Punta Muchillina cove
Questions
Is Baie d'Elbo sheltered from the mistral?
No. It is exposed in north-west wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala di Gattaghia, 4.2 NM by sea.
Is Baie d'Elbo sheltered from the levante?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina d'Elbo, 0.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Baie d'Elbo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 20.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Baie d'Elbo?
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Baie d'Elbo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.