Cla Balbiano

marina · La Maddalena · Sardinia

Cla Balbiano is a marina on the island of La Maddalena, in the Sardinia cruising area.

The nearest town is La Maddalena.

La Maddalena is part of the Maddalena archipelago.

Also known as Spiniccio, Ospedaletto and Castelletto.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.

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

In the most open sector, up to 1.8 NM of open water towards the south-west.

Swell can come in from east to east (92°–100°).

Swell can come in from south-south-west to west-south-west (208°–244°).

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.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Cla Balbiano 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.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

Nearest services:

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

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Turistico di La Maddalena, 0.1 NM by sea.

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.