Pillirina campo 3
mooring field · Area marina protetta Plemmirio — Zona B · Sicily
Pillirina campo 3 is a mooring field on the coast of Sicily.
The bay opens towards the north-east (56°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to south-east (348°–132°).
- 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
Seabed: posidonia and rock.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 22.7 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
Pillirina campo 3 lies in the protected area Area marina protetta Plemmirio — Zona B: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Campo ormeggio Pillirina campo 3 · up to 24 m · Book online at www.plemmirio.eu
Local rules
- Dans toute l'AMP : navigation interdite aux navi da diporto (plus de 24 m) ; jet-skis, ski nautique et sports similaires interdits ; accès aux grottes seulement à la rame. (To be checked)
Some details on this card are only available in French.
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: Siracusa Marina Yachting, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Siracusa Marina Yachting, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Siracusa Marina Yachting, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porticciolo di Ognina, 5.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Approdo Santa Lucia, 3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Siracusa Marina Yachting, 2.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Elefante mooring field · 0.6 NM by sea
- Porto Grande marina · 2.3 NM by sea
- Siracusa Marina Yachting marina · 2.3 NM by sea
- Approdo Santa Lucia marina · 3 NM by sea
- Club degli Amici mooring field · 3.1 NM by sea
- Scivolo mooring field · 3.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Area marina protetta Plemmirio — Zona B
- Elefante mooring field
- Milocca mooring field
- Scivolo mooring field
- Terrauzza Giaracà mooring field
Questions
Is Pillirina campo 3 sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Siracusa Marina Yachting, 2.3 NM by sea.
Is Pillirina campo 3 sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porticciolo di Ognina, 5.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Pillirina campo 3?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 22.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Pillirina campo 3?
Seabed: posidonia and rock. Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Can you spend the night at Pillirina campo 3?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.