Cala Felci
cove · Ponza · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Cala Felci is a cove on the island of Ponza, in the Lazio and Pontine Islands cruising area.
Also known as Spiaggia delle Felci.
The bay opens towards the north (354°).
Islet north-east of Ponza, clear and little-visited coves, often suggested as a swimming stop between Ponza and Zannone.
Translated automatically
Shelter by wind direction
Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east-north-east (64°–76°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (124°–132°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Felci lies in the protected area Riserva Naturale di Ponza: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
No road nearby.
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 wind: Cala Gaetano, 2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Punta Papa, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Cecata, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala Cecata, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cala Caparra, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala del Core, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala Gaetano, 2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala Gaetano, 2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Caparra cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Cala Fonte anchorage · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala Cecata anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
- Cala Cavone anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
- Cala Gaetano cove · 2 NM by sea
- Punta Papa anchorage · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Ponza
- Porto di Ponza marina
- Cala Feola mooring field
- Cala Gaetano cove
Questions
Is Cala Felci sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Gaetano, 2 NM by sea.
Is Cala Felci sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Cecata, 1.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Felci?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Felci?
Room to anchor: small (about 1.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Felci?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.