Calypso's Cave (closed)
cove · Gozo · Malta
Calypso's Cave (closed) is a cove on the island of Gozo, in the Malta cruising area.
The nearest town is Victoria.
Gozo is part of the Maltese Islands.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (16°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to east (316°–80°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (19 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Ramla Bay: 14 min by dinghy
- Megalithic Temples of Malta: 51 min on foot
- Ġgantija: 54 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 wind: Mġarr Marina, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Il-Bejta tal-Fenek, 6.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Il-Bejta tal-Fenek, 6.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Il-Bajja tar-Ramla l-Ħamra, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marsalforn, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Mġarr Marina, 4.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Il-Bajja tar-Ramla l-Ħamra cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Għajn Barrani cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- San Blas cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Marsalforn marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Mġarr Marina marina · 4.6 NM by sea
- Santa Maria Bay cove · 4.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Gozo
- San Blas cove
- Xlendi Bay cove
- Il-Bajja tar-Ramla l-Ħamra cove
- Marsalforn marina
Questions
Is Calypso's Cave (closed) sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Mġarr Marina, 4.6 NM by sea.
Is Calypso's Cave (closed) sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Il-Bajja tar-Ramla l-Ħamra, 0.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Calypso's Cave (closed)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Calypso's Cave (closed)?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Calypso's Cave (closed)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.