Praia Petrarossa
cove · Sicily
Praia Petrarossa is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Marina di Caronia.
The bay opens towards the north (5°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, 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 west-north-west to east-north-east (296°–72°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (83 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre della Marina di Caronia: 8 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In west wind: Sant'Agata di Militello Small Marina, 8.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Sant'Agata di Militello Small Marina, 8.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Praia naturista Chiappe cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Canneto cove · 4 NM by sea
- Villa Margi cove · 6.4 NM by sea
- Torremuzza cove · 7 NM by sea
- Sant'Agata di Militello Small Marina marina · 8.7 NM by sea
- Approdo di Halaesa marina · 9.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Sicily
- Marinella di Selinunte marina
- Porto della Bandita marina
- Praia naturista Chiappe cove
- Reggio di Calabria port
Questions
Is Praia Petrarossa sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Praia Petrarossa sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Praia Petrarossa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Praia Petrarossa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Praia Petrarossa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.