Villa Pellegrini
cove · Formia · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Villa Pellegrini is a cove on the coast of Lazio and Pontine Islands.
The nearest town is Formia.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (203°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to west (132°–272°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Villa Pellegrini lies in the protected area Parco regionale di Gianola e del Monte di Scauri: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (6 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Villa of Mamurra: 13 min on foot
- Gianola: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 24 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 east wind: Caposele Harbour, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Caposele Harbour, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Formia Marina, 2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Formia Marina, 2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Mola, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Mola, 1.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mola cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Formia Marina marina · 2 NM by sea
- Scauri Small Harbour marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Caposele Harbour marina · 3.1 NM by sea
- Monte d'Argento cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Gaeta Marina Base Nautica Flavio Gioia marina · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Formia
- Caposele Harbour marina
- Mola cove
Questions
Is Villa Pellegrini sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Villa Pellegrini sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Caposele Harbour, 3.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Villa Pellegrini?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Villa Pellegrini?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Villa Pellegrini?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.