Porto de s'Acqua sa Canna
port · Ìsola di Sant'Antìoco · Sardinia
Porto de s'Acqua sa Canna is a port on the island of Ìsola di Sant'Antìoco, in the Sardinia cruising area.
It lies in Golfo di Palmas.
Ìsola di Sant'Antìoco is part of the Archipelago of Sulcis.
Also known as La Fazenda.
Wild roadstead at the southern tip of Sant'Antioco, sheltered from northerly winds, clear water and rocky coast.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (108°–128°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-west (140°–216°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 390 m away
- Parking 400 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Cala Sapone, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala Sapone, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Sant'Antioco Small Marina, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Sant'Antioco Small Marina, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Coaquaddus, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Turri cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Coaquaddus cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Maladroxia cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Cala Sapone cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Cala Lunga port · 5.2 NM by sea
- Sant'Antioco Small Marina marina · 5.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Ìsola di Sant'Antìoco
- Calasetta Marina marina
- Coaquaddus cove
Questions
Is Porto de s'Acqua sa Canna sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto de s'Acqua sa Canna sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Sapone, 4.5 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porto de s'Acqua sa Canna?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Porto de s'Acqua sa Canna?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.