Cala di Gattaghia
cove · Scandola Nature Reserve · Corsica
Cala di Gattaghia is a cove on the coast of Corsica.
The bay opens towards the south-west (226°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east, east (levante), 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-south-west to west-south-west (200°–256°).
- 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 12.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 8.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala di Gattaghia 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
Beach within 300 m.
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 south wind: Baie d'Elbo, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Baie d'Elbo, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Girolata, 3.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Punta Muchillina cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Baie de Solana cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Anse de Cala Vecchia cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Golfe de Girolata cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Port de Girolata marina · 3.6 NM by sea
- Cala di Tuara cove · 4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Corsica by wind
More places – Scandola Nature Reserve
- Marina d'Elbo cove
- Baie d'Elbo cove
- Punta Muchillina cove
- Punta Nera cove
Questions
Is Cala di Gattaghia sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Cala di Gattaghia sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala di Gattaghia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 12.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala di Gattaghia?
Room to anchor: large (about 8.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala di Gattaghia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.