Cala Sabina

anchorage · Golfo Aranci · Sardinia

Cala Sabina is an anchorage on the coast of Sardinia.

The nearest town is Golfo Aranci.

Also known as Cala Fenice and Spiaggia Sabina.

The bay opens towards the north-north-west (345°).

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 3.3 NM of open water towards the north.

Swell can come in from north to north (4°–8°).

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.

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.

Sandy beach.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).

Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.

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

No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Porto Rotondo, 1.4 NM by sea.

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

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

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

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