Cala dell'Aquila
cove · Mattinata · Gargano and Molise
Cala dell'Aquila is a cove on the coast of Gargano and Molise.
The nearest town is Mattinata.
It lies in Gulf of Manfredonia.
Also known as Grotta del Purgatorio.
The bay opens towards the south-east (140°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-west (60°–224°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Marina di Vieste, 10.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Vieste, 10.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Vieste, 10.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Pugnochiuso, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Pugnochiuso, 3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala dei Morti, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia del Leone cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala dei Morti cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Baia dei Mergoli o delle Zagare - Sud cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Cala della Pipa cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Vignanotica cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Punta dell'ago cove · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Mattinata
- Baia Rossa cove
- Cala dei Morti cove
- Cala della Pipa cove
- Mattinatella cove
Questions
Is Cala dell'Aquila sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala dell'Aquila sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Vieste, 10.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Cala dell'Aquila?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cala dell'Aquila?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.