Spiaggia del Relitto
cove · Caprera · Sardinia
Spiaggia del Relitto is a cove on the island of Caprera, in the Sardinia cruising area.
The nearest town is La Maddalena.
Caprera is part of the Maddalena archipelago.
The bay opens towards the south-east (133°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.4 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to east-south-east (96°–112°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (120°–124°).
- 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 6.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Spiaggia del Relitto lies in the protected area Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Isola del Porco, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Isola del Porco, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Isola del Porco, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cala Andreani, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Andreani cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Isola del Porco anchorage · 1.7 NM by sea
- Cala Portese (Due Mari) anchorage · 1.9 NM by sea
- Baja Sardinia cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Poltu Quatu marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Cala Brigantina cove · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Caprera
- Cala Caprarese cove
- Cala Faldarini cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia del Relitto sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiaggia del Relitto sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Isola del Porco, 1.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia del Relitto?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia del Relitto?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia del Relitto?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.