Cala d'Inferno
anchorage · Ponza · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Cala d'Inferno is an anchorage on the island of Ponza, in the Lazio and Pontine Islands cruising area.
The nearest town is Ponza.
Also known as Cala dell'Acqua, La Caletta, Le Forna and Scogli della Cantina.
The bay opens towards the south-east (129°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to south (84°–176°).
- 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 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 9.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala d'Inferno lies in the protected area Riserva Naturale di Ponza: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (86 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-east wind: Cala di Chiaia di Luna, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Cecata, 4.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Ponza, 1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Ponza, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala del Core, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala del Core anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Schiavone cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Cala Gaetano cove · 1 NM by sea
- Frontone anchorage · 1 NM by sea
- Porto di Ponza marina · 1 NM by sea
- La marinella dei morti cove · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Ponza
- Cala Feola mooring field
- Cala Gaetano cove
- Cala di Chiaia di Luna anchorage
- Frontone anchorage
Questions
Is Cala d'Inferno sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala d'Inferno sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Ponza, 1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala d'Inferno?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala d'Inferno?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 9.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala d'Inferno?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.