Cala Spinosa
anchorage · Capo Testa · Sardinia
Cala Spinosa is an anchorage on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Capo Testa.
Also known as Guardia del Corsaro and Spiaggia Cala Francese.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (16°).
Cove among the sculpted granite of Capo Testa and its Roman quarries, next to Santa Teresa Gallura; daytime anchorage in easterly winds.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-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-north-west to east-north-east (336°–60°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 12.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.5 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
Cala Spinosa lies in the protected area Area Marina Protetta Capo Testa - Punta Falcone: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Regulated anchoring (area marked on the nautical chart).
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- faro di Capo Testa: 14 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 north wind: Li Graniti, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Li Graniti, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Francese, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Capo Testa, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Francese cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Santa Reparata anchorage · 0.9 NM by sea
- Capo Testa cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Punta Contessa cove · 1 NM by sea
- Scala di Li Cabaddi anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
- Cala di l'ea cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Capo Testa
- Cala Francese cove
- Cala di l'ea cove
- Poltu Pitrosu cove
Questions
Is Cala Spinosa sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Li Graniti, 2.4 NM by sea.
Is Cala Spinosa sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Spinosa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 12.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Spinosa?
Room to anchor: small (about 0.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Spinosa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.