Cala Rossa
mooring field · Favignana · Sicily
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Cala Rossa 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 north (356°).
Former tuff quarry with turquoise water on Favignana (regulations: minimum distance from the coast).
Cited by several guides.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in 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-north-west (316°–336°).
Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (356°–32°).
- 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 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 13.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Rossa lies in the protected area Riserva naturale marina Isole Egadi — Zona C: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (4 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Corso: 21 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Campo ormeggio Cala Rossa (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 north wind: Porticciolo di Levanzo, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Calamoni, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Praia, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porticciolo di Levanzo, 3.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala San Nicola cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Bue Marino mooring field · 1.3 NM by sea
- Cala Graziosa cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Cala Azzurra mooring field · 2.1 NM by sea
- Praia cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Faraglione Est mooring field · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Favignana
- Praia cove
- Cala Azzurra mooring field
Questions
Is Cala Rossa sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porticciolo di Levanzo, 3.4 NM by sea.
Is Cala Rossa sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Rossa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Rossa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 13.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Rossa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.