La Licciola
cove · Sardinia
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La Licciola is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
Also known as Spiaggia La Licciola and Padulacciu.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (25°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-east to north-east (40°–44°).
Swell can come in from north-east to east-north-east (56°–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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
La Licciola lies in the protected area Area Marina Protetta Capo Testa - Punta Falcone: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Regulated anchoring (area marked on the nautical chart).
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (6 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 wind: La Peschiera, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: La Peschiera, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Isola di Culuccia, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto Pozzo Small Harbour, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Villaggio Tedeschi cove · 1 NM by sea
- Isola di Culuccia anchorage · 1 NM by sea
- La Cunchedda anchorage · 1.1 NM by sea
- Porto Pozzo Small Harbour marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Porto Pozzo cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Cala Balcaccia cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Sardinia
- Foxi Manna cove
- Giardinelli cove
- Li Junchi cove
- Marina Isola Rossa marina
Questions
Is La Licciola sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is La Peschiera, 2.6 NM by sea.
Is La Licciola sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at La Licciola?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at La Licciola?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at La Licciola?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.