Manaccora
cove · Peschici · Gargano and Molise
Manaccora 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-east (14°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east 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 east-north-east (316°–76°).
- 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 2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (48 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Grotta degli Dei: 6 min on foot
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, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di Peschici, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Lunga, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala del Turco, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di Peschici, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Lunga cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Zaiana cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- San Nicola cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Cala del Turco cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Gusmay cove · 1 NM by sea
- Procinisco cove · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Peschici
- Zaiana cove
- Cala del Turco cove
Questions
Is Manaccora sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Peschici, 2.1 NM by sea.
Is Manaccora sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Manaccora?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Manaccora?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.