Cala Spalmatore
cove · Marettimo · Sicily
Cala Spalmatore 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.
Also known as Grotta della Bombarda and Bombardella.
The bay opens towards the west (260°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to north-west (208°–316°).
- 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 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Spalmatore lies in the protected area Riserva naturale marina Isole Egadi — Zona A: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Uncertain anchoring: mostly posidonia seabed, no sand patch found.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 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).
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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: Cala Sarde, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Crispino, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Facciazza, 4.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Facciazza, 4.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Contrada Chiappera, 4.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala della Ficala cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala Bianca cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Cala Sarde cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Conca mooring field · 2.4 NM by sea
- Crispino cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Scalo Maestro mooring field · 3.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Marettimo
- Ficarella cove
- Scalo Maestro mooring field
- Cala Marino mooring field
- Cala della Ficala cove
Questions
Is Cala Spalmatore sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Sarde, 2.4 NM by sea.
Is Cala Spalmatore sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Spalmatore?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Spalmatore?
Room to anchor: small (about 0.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Spalmatore?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.