Il-Bejta tal-Fenek
cove · Comino · Malta
Il-Bejta tal-Fenek is a cove on the island of Comino, in the Malta cruising area.
The nearest town is Victoria.
Comino is part of the Maltese Islands.
Also known as Il-Wied ta' Skalanova, L-Għar ta' Bla Saqaf, Il-Mazz and Il-Palazz.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (244°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in south and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to west (212°–276°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
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:
- St. Mary's Tower: 11 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 south wind: Il-Ponta taċ-Ċirkewwa, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Il-Ponta taċ-Ċirkewwa, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Il-Ponta taċ-Ċirkewwa, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Daħla Taċ-Ċawl, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Il-Ponta l-Irqiqa cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Bejn il-Kmiemen cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Daħla Taċ-Ċawl cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Il-Ponta taċ-Ċirkewwa cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Għar Għana cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Paradise Bay cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Comino
- Bejn il-Kmiemen cove
- Id-Darsa cove
- Il-Ponta l-Irqiqa cove
- L-Iskoll ta' Taħt il-Mazz cove
Questions
Is Il-Bejta tal-Fenek sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Il-Bejta tal-Fenek sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Il-Bejta tal-Fenek?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Il-Bejta tal-Fenek?
Room to anchor: medium (about 7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Il-Bejta tal-Fenek?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.