Cala Lunga
cove · Peschici · Gargano and Molise
Cala Lunga is a cove on the coast of Gargano and Molise.
The nearest town is Peschici.
It lies in Gargano.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (340°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west 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-north-east (304°–20°).
- 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.
Room to anchor: medium (about 4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (16 buildings 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 wind: Porto di Peschici, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di Peschici, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala del Turco, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di Peschici, 2.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Manaccora cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala del Turco cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Gusmay cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Zaiana cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- San Nicola cove · 1 NM by sea
- Bescile o Manacore cove · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Peschici
- Jalillo cove
- Porto di Peschici marina
Questions
Is Cala Lunga sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Peschici, 2.4 NM by sea.
Is Cala Lunga sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Cala Lunga?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Lunga?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.