Baia dei tre archi
cove · Varazze · Liguria
Baia dei tre archi is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Varazze.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Cala Torcida and Grotta Mizar.
The bay opens towards the south-east (144°).
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°–224°).
- 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 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
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.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (14 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Grotta "Forno di Napoleone": 5 min on foot
- San Giacomo: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 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: Marina di Varazze, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Varazze, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Varazze, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina di Varazze, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina di Varazze, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Pizzo, 3.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Castello d'Invrea cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Baia del Corvo cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Libera Isorella cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Mauro Cavallino cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Cala della Villa Araba cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Porto di Arenzano marina · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Varazze
- Marina di Varazze marina
- Varazze Marina marina
- Baia del Corvo cove
- Cala della Villa Araba cove
Questions
Is Baia dei tre archi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Baia dei tre archi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Varazze, 3.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Baia dei tre archi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Baia dei tre archi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Baia dei tre archi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.