Punta Muchillina
cove · Scandola Nature Reserve · Corsica
Punta Muchillina is a cove on the coast of Corsica.
The bay opens towards the west (280°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east (levante) and south-east wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north, south-west, west and north-west (mistral) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-west to north-north-west (224°–340°).
- 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 12.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Punta Muchillina 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.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Cala di Gattaghia, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Baie d'Elbo, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Baie d'Elbo, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Girolata, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala di Gattaghia, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala di Gattaghia cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Baie de Solana cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Anse de Cala Vecchia cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Golfe de Girolata cove · 3 NM by sea
- Port de Girolata marina · 3.5 NM by sea
- Cala di Tuara cove · 3.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Corsica by wind
More places – Scandola Nature Reserve
- Baie d'Elbo cove
- Cala di Gattaghia cove
- Punta Nera cove
Questions
Is Punta Muchillina sheltered from the mistral?
No. It is exposed in north-west wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala di Gattaghia, 0.2 NM by sea.
Is Punta Muchillina sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
How deep is the water at Punta Muchillina?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 12.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Punta Muchillina?
Room to anchor: small (about 0 ha).
Can you spend the night at Punta Muchillina?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.