Cala Azzurra
mooring field · Favignana · Sicily
Cala Azzurra is a mooring field on the island of Favignana, in the Sicily cruising area.
The nearest town is Favignana.
Favignana is part of the Aegadian Islands.
The bay opens towards the south (182°).
Turquoise cove over white sand south-east of Favignana, sheltered in northerly winds, a classic of Egadi cruises.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-west (132°–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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.8 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Azzurra lies in the protected area Riserva naturale marina Isole Egadi — Zona C: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
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 (11 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Corso: 25 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Campo ormeggio Cala Azzurra (Zona C, Isola di Favignana) · up to 24 m · Book online at www.ampisoleegadi.it
Local rules
- The whole marine protected area is subject to authorisation by the managing body (Comune di Favignana) for anchoring, mooring to buoys, diving and commercial activities; jet skis, water skiing and similar sports prohibited in zones A, B and C (jet skis may only transit perpendicular to the coast, 5 knots in zone B).
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Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Praia, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Praia, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cala San Nicola, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala San Nicola, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Praia, 4.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bue Marino mooring field · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala Rossa mooring field · 2.1 NM by sea
- Calamoni cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Cala Monaci cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Marasolo mooring field · 3 NM by sea
- Cala San Nicola cove · 3.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Favignana
- Cala Rossa mooring field
- Praia cove
- Cala Rotonda cove
- Calamoni cove
Questions
Is Cala Azzurra sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Azzurra sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Praia, 4.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Azzurra?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Azzurra?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: small (about 1.8 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Azzurra?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.