Cala Marmorata
cove · La Marmorata · Sardinia
Cala Marmorata is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is La Marmorata.
Also known as La Marmorata.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (66°).
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.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east-north-east (28°–68°).
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east (72°–92°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Marmorata lies in the protected area Area Marina Protetta Capo Testa - Punta Falcone: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Regulated anchoring (area marked on the nautical chart).
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- La Marmorata: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 min by dinghy
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, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: La Peschiera, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Isola di Culuccia, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala Balcaccia, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Marmoratina cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Cala Sambuco cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Cala Balcaccia cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- La Licciola cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Isola di Culuccia anchorage · 2.9 NM by sea
- Villaggio Tedeschi cove · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – La Marmorata
- Spiaggia Marmoratina cove
- Cala Balcaccia cove
Questions
Is Cala Marmorata sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is La Peschiera, 4.5 NM by sea.
Is Cala Marmorata sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Balcaccia, 1.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Marmorata?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Cala Marmorata?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.