Cala Sarde
cove · Marettimo · Sicily
Cala Sarde is a cove on the island of Marettimo, in the Sicily cruising area.
The nearest town is Marettimo.
Marettimo is part of the Aegadian Islands.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (196°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to west-north-west (104°–292°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 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
Cala Sarde lies in the protected area Riserva naturale marina Isole Egadi — Zona B: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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).
- Zone B: within 500 m of the coast, motor navigation, anchoring and mooring are reserved, with authorisation, for the natanti of residents/home owners of Favignana (excluding seabeds of interest); at Marettimo, up to 40 non-resident natanti per day with a daily authorisation (€10/day) for navigation and anchoring. (To be checked)
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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-east wind: Cala Spalmatore, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Spalmatore, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala Spalmatore, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Facciazza, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Facciazza, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Facciazza, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Contrada Chiappera, 2.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Conca mooring field · 0.1 NM by sea
- Facciazza cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Cala Marino mooring field · 2 NM by sea
- Cala Spalmatore cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Contrada Chiappera cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Cala della Ficala cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Marettimo
- Cala Bianca cove
- Cala Manione mooring field
- Conca mooring field
- Ficarella cove
Questions
Is Cala Sarde sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Sarde sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Spalmatore, 2.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Sarde?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Sarde?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cala Sarde?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.