Bagni Capo Torre
cove · Albisola Superiore · Liguria
Bagni Capo Torre is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Albisola Superiore.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Capo Torre.
The bay opens towards the south-east (145°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-west (68°–220°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (36 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Garbasso: 6 min on foot
- area protetta provinciale Area Balbi: 16 min on foot
- Ferrà: 37 min on foot
- Albisola Superiore: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 37 min on foot
- Melina: 38 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-east wind: Varazze Marina, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Varazze Marina, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Darsena Alti Fondali, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Darsena Alti Fondali, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: La Madonnetta, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala Cravieu, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Cravieu marina · 1 NM by sea
- Piani di Celle cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- La Madonnetta cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Darsena Alti Fondali cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Porto di Savona port · 1.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Libera Comunale "Ex Colonie Milanesi" cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Albisola Superiore
- Cala Cravieu marina
- La Madonnetta cove
Questions
Is Bagni Capo Torre sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Bagni Capo Torre sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Darsena Alti Fondali, 1.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Bagni Capo Torre?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Bagni Capo Torre?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Bagni Capo Torre?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.