Spiaggia di Maria Pia
cove · Alghero · Sardinia
Spiaggia di Maria Pia is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Alghero.
It lies in Badia de l'Alguer.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (213°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and 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 (176°–184°).
Swell can come in from south to west-south-west (188°–248°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- estany del Càlic: 17 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-east wind: Marina di Sant'Elmo, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina di Sant'Elmo, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina di Sant'Elmo, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Fertilia Small Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Fertilia Small Marina marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Marina di Sant'Elmo marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Alghero Ser-Mar marina · 2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia delle Bombarde cove · 2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia del Lazzaretto mooring field · 2.3 NM by sea
- L'Olandese cove · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Alghero
- Porto Conte Small Marina marina
- Spiaggia del Cavalcavia cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Maria Pia sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiaggia di Maria Pia sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Sant'Elmo, 1.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Maria Pia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Maria Pia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Maria Pia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.