Kalanka t-Tawwalija
cove · Malta
Kalanka t-Tawwalija is a cove on the coast of Malta.
The nearest town is Birzebbugia.
Malta is part of the Maltese Islands.
Also known as Tumbrell, Kalanka tat-Tumbrell, Is-Serċ and Taħt il-Fortizza.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (201°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), west and north-west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to south-south-west (180°–212°).
- 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).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 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 (10 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Delimara Lighthouse: 13 min on foot
- Delimara Tower: 18 min on foot
- Fort San Lucian: 24 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Laguna Marina, 7.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Ħofra ż-Żgħira, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marsaxlokk, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marsaxlokk, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marsaxlokk, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marsaxlokk cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Ħofra ż-Żgħira cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Kalanka Tal-Qali cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Ras il-Qali cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Il-Ħofra l-Kbira cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Ponta tal-Grigal cove · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Malta
- Grand Harbour cove
- Exiles Bay cove
- Manoel Island Yacht Marina marina
- Marsaxlokk cove
Questions
Is Kalanka t-Tawwalija sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Kalanka t-Tawwalija sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Laguna Marina, 7.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Kalanka t-Tawwalija?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kalanka t-Tawwalija?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Kalanka t-Tawwalija?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.