Spalmatore
anchorage · La Maddalena · Sardinia
Spalmatore is an anchorage 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 Spiaggia del costone.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (64°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north-east and east wind.
Swell can come in from north-east to east (52°–80°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Spalmatore lies in the protected area Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (7 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: Porto Massimo Small Harbour, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala Napoletana, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Piticchia, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Punta Rossa, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto Massimo Small Harbour marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Punta Rossa cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Cala Piticchia cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Giardinelli cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia del Nautico cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala Napoletana cove · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – La Maddalena
- Cala Renella marina
- Porto Turistico di La Maddalena marina
- Spiaggia dello Strangolato cove
- Bassa Trinita cove
Questions
Is Spalmatore sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Massimo Small Harbour, 0.3 NM by sea.
Is Spalmatore sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Punta Rossa, 0.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spalmatore?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spalmatore?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Spalmatore?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.