Falconara
cove · Sicily
Falconara is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (167°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-west (100°–236°).
- 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 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
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.
Within reach:
- Castello di Falconara: 4 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-east wind: La Zotta, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Cala del Sole, 5.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Cala del Sole, 5.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina di Cala del Sole, 5.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina di Cala del Sole, 5.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina di Cala del Sole, 5.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina di Butera cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- La Zotta cove · 4.6 NM by sea
- Marina di Cala del Sole marina · 5.2 NM by sea
- Porto di Licata port · 6 NM by sea
- Cavadduzzu cove · 6.9 NM by sea
- Porto Rifugio di Gela marina · 8.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Sicily
- Cortigliolo cove
- Eraclea Minoa cove
- Galati Marina cove
- Isola Bella anchorage
Questions
Is Falconara sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Falconara sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Cala del Sole, 5.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Falconara?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Falconara?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Falconara?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.