Scalo Maestro
mooring field · Marettimo · Sicily
Scalo Maestro is a mooring field 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 del Tuono.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (334°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west to north-east (276°–36°).
- 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 7.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Scalo Maestro lies in the protected area Riserva naturale marina Isole Egadi — Zona B: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Uncertain anchoring: mostly posidonia seabed, no sand patch found.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Punta Troia Castle: 14 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Campo ormeggio Scalo Maestro (Zona B, Isola di Marettimo) · 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).
- 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 wind: Cala Sarde, 5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala Bianca, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Bianca, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Ficarella, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Ficarella, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Contrada Chiappera, 2.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Crispino cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala Manione mooring field · 1 NM by sea
- Ficarella cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Contrada Chiappera cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Cala Bianca cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Cala della Ficala cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Marettimo
- Conca mooring field
- Ficarella cove
- Cala Spalmatore cove
- Cala Marino mooring field
Questions
Is Scalo Maestro sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Sarde, 5 NM by sea.
Is Scalo Maestro sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Scalo Maestro?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Scalo Maestro?
Room to anchor: small (about 0.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Scalo Maestro?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.