Giardinelli

cove · Isola di Giardinelli · Sardinia

Giardinelli is a cove on the island of Isola di Giardinelli, in the Sardinia cruising area.

The nearest town is La Maddalena.

Also known as Spiaggia di Giardinelli.

The bay opens towards the north-north-east (20°).

One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.

Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.

Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (8°–12°).

Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-north-east (20°–32°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.

Giardinelli lies in the protected area Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park: 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.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).

Within reach:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Massimo Small Harbour, 1.1 NM by sea.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.