Spiaggia per cani
cove · Sestri Levante · Liguria
Spiaggia per cani is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Sestri Levante.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
The bay opens towards the west (265°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-west to north-west (228°–304°).
- 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 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 56.6 ha).
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 (45 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Costarossa: 31 min by public transport (864)
- Bargonasco: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 32 min by public transport (798)
- Cascine: 35 min by public transport (864)
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Sestri Levante Harbour, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Sestri Levante Harbour, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Lavagna Marina, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Baia del Silenzio, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Sestri Levante Harbour marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Rocche di Sant'Anna cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Baia del Silenzio anchorage · 1.4 NM by sea
- Punta Manara cove · 2 NM by sea
- Lavagna Marina marina · 2.2 NM by sea
- Chiavari Marina marina · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Sestri Levante
- Rocche di Sant'Anna cove
- Spiaggia La Secca cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia per cani sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiaggia per cani sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia per cani?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia per cani?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 56.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia per cani?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.