Calata di Mezzo
cove · Genoa · Liguria
Calata di Mezzo is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Genoa.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Molo Guardiano Esterno and Bacino delle Grazie.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
No open sector to the swell was found.
- 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 4.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 14.9 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Chiesa di Santa Maria di Castello: 16 min by dinghy
- Embriaci Tower: 16 min by dinghy
- Villa del Principe: 27 min by dinghy
- Polcevera Viaduct: 38 min by public transport (Metropolitana)
- 2018 Genoa bridge collapse: 38 min by public transport (Metropolitana)
- Genoa-Saint George viaduct: 38 min by public transport (Metropolitana)
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Circolo Nautico Mandraccio marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- SAAR port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Marina Molo Vecchio marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Marina Porto Antico marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Abruzzi Marina marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Ismar marina · 0.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Genoa
- Amico & Co. marina
- Bocca di Levante cove
- ENI port
- Genoa Metal Terminal port
Questions
Is Calata di Mezzo sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Calata di Mezzo sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Calata di Mezzo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Calata di Mezzo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 14.9 ha).
Can you spend the night at Calata di Mezzo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.