Cala Domestica
anchorage · Buggerru · Sardinia
Cala Domestica is an anchorage on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Buggerru.
Also known as Sa Caleta and Spiaggia Cala Domestica.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (333°).
Fjord on the SW coast with two golden sandy beaches, an Aragonese tower and mining remains; sheltered from the east but to be left in a mistral (swell closes the exit).
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) 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 north (304°–4°).
- 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 8.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.3 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
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 (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre di Cala Domestica: 8 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: Portu Sciusciau, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Portu Sciusciau, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Buggeru Small Marina, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Buggeru Small Marina, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Portu Sciusciau cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Buggeru Small Marina marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Buggerru cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di San Nicolò cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia I Pini cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Perdischedda anchorage · 3.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Buggerru
- Buggeru Small Marina marina
- Portu Sciusciau cove
Questions
Is Cala Domestica sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Portu Sciusciau, 1.5 NM by sea.
Is Cala Domestica sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Domestica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Domestica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.3 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Domestica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.