Baia dei francesi
cove · Sicily
Baia dei francesi is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Bagheria.
Also known as Spiaggia dei francesi and Mongerbino.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (303°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to north (260°–352°).
- 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).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.9 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (96 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: Orlando Yacht, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Acquasanta Marina, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Spiaggia della Crucicchia, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Lido del Carabiniere, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Lido del Carabiniere, 3.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia della Crucicchia cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Lido del Carabiniere cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Kafara cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- La Caletta marina · 3.4 NM by sea
- Porto della Bandita marina · 4.1 NM by sea
- Orlando Yacht marina · 4.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Sicily
- Marina di Portorosa marina
- Approdo di Halaesa marina
- Balestrate Marina marina
Questions
Is Baia dei francesi sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Orlando Yacht, 4.2 NM by sea.
Is Baia dei francesi sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Baia dei francesi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Baia dei francesi?
Room to anchor: small (about 0.9 ha).
Can you spend the night at Baia dei francesi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.