Spiaggia di Villa Marzano
anchorage · Tavolara Island · Sardinia
Spiaggia di Villa Marzano is an anchorage on the island of Tavolara Island, in the Sardinia cruising area.
Also known as Spiaggia dello Spalmatore and Villa Marzano.
The bay opens towards the north (4°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west 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-east (312°–52°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (18 buildings 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: Spiaggia Il Passetto, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Spiaggia delle Farfalle, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Spiaggia delle vacche, 3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Spiaggia Il Passetto, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Spiaggia Il Passetto, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Il Passetto cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Porto Legnaiolo cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Spalmatore di Terra mooring field · 2.4 NM by sea
- Porto San Paolo marina · 2.4 NM by sea
- Sas Enas Appara cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Marina Costa Corallina marina · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Tavolara Island
- Spiaggia Il Passetto cove
- Cala del Faro cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Villa Marzano sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Spiaggia Il Passetto, 2.2 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di Villa Marzano sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Villa Marzano?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Villa Marzano?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Villa Marzano?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.