Lucia Rosa
anchorage · Ponza · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Lucia Rosa is an anchorage on the island of Ponza, in the Lazio and Pontine Islands cruising area.
The nearest town is Ponza.
Also known as Spiaggia di Lucia Rosa.
The bay opens towards the north-west (304°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-west wind.
No shelter in 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 west to west (268°–276°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-north-west (300°–336°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 24.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Lucia Rosa lies in the protected area Riserva Naturale di Ponza: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 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 di Chiaia di Luna, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Spiaggia dei Vricci, 4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: La Forcina, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala Brigantina, 4.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Faraglioni di Maria Rosa anchorage · 0.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Aurora cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala Feola mooring field · 0.9 NM by sea
- Faraoni anchorage · 1.1 NM by sea
- Punta Papa anchorage · 1.2 NM by sea
- Grotta Bianca anchorage · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Ponza
- Spiaggia Schiavone cove
- Cala del Core anchorage
- Bagno Vecchio cove
- Cala Caparra cove
Questions
Is Lucia Rosa sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala di Chiaia di Luna, 2.1 NM by sea.
Is Lucia Rosa sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Lucia Rosa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Lucia Rosa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 24.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Lucia Rosa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.