Rena Bianca
anchorage · Santa Teresa Gallura · Sardinia
Rena Bianca is an anchorage on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Santa Teresa Gallura.
Also known as Lu Patrittu.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (17°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (304°–308°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-west (332°–340°).
- 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 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 8.9 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Rena Bianca 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).
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (20 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Torre di Longonsardo: 11 min on foot
- Lungoni/Santa Teresa Gallura: 37 restaurants, bars or cafés, 15 min on foot
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: Li Graniti, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Li Graniti, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Santa Teresa di Gallura Harbour, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Santa Teresa Gallura (marina di Longonsardo), 0.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Capo Testa, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Santa Teresa Gallura (marina di Longonsardo) marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Santa Teresa di Gallura Harbour marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- La Punzesa cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Scala di Li Cabaddi anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
- Punta Contessa cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Capo Testa cove · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Santa Teresa Gallura
Questions
Is Rena Bianca sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Li Graniti, 4.6 NM by sea.
Is Rena Bianca sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Rena Bianca?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Rena Bianca?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 8.9 ha).
Can you spend the night at Rena Bianca?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.