Baie de Solana
cove · Scandola Nature Reserve · Corsica
Baie de Solana is a cove on the coast of Corsica.
The bay opens towards the south-west (232°).
Red islet with a lighthouse and a narrow passage in the heart of the Scandola reserve; you cruise along it by boat and anchor by day at nearby Cala di Palu (regulated anchoring).
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east and east (levante) wind.
Partial shelter in south-east and north-west (mistral) wind.
No shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south to west (188°–276°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to west-north-west (284°–288°).
- 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 39 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 50.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Baie de Solana 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: 66 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 south-east wind: Cala di Gattaghia, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Baie d'Elbo, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Baie d'Elbo, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Girolata, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala di Gattaghia, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala di Gattaghia cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Punta Muchillina cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Baie d'Elbo cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Marina d'Elbo cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Punta Nera cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Cala Scandola cove · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Corsica by wind
More places – Scandola Nature Reserve
- Marina d'Elbo cove
- Baie d'Elbo cove
Questions
Is Baie de Solana sheltered from the mistral?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-west wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala di Gattaghia, 1.4 NM by sea.
Is Baie de Solana sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
How deep is the water at Baie de Solana?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 39 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Baie de Solana?
Room to anchor: large (about 50.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Baie de Solana?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.