Cala Girgolu
anchorage · Sardinia
Cala Girgolu is an anchorage on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest settlement is Monte Petrosu.
Also known as Aldia Bianca.
The bay opens towards the north (3°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.5 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (348°–8°).
- 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 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (49 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Monte Petrosu: 8 restaurants, bars or cafés, 34 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: Costa Dorata, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Spiaggia delle Farfalle, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto Taverna, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Punta Pietra Bianca cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Porto Della Taverna cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Porto Taverna anchorage · 0.1 NM by sea
- Costa Dorata cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia delle vacche cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Il Passetto cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Sardinia
- Baia Salinedda anchorage
- Baja Sardinia cove
- Cala Is Tramatzus cove
- Cala Unia cove
Questions
Is Cala Girgolu sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Costa Dorata, 0.2 NM by sea.
Is Cala Girgolu sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Girgolu?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Girgolu?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cala Girgolu?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.