Salicà
cove · Sicily
Salicà is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (339°).
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 (280°–52°).
- 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 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (11 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Roman villa of San Biagio: 30 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 north wind: Le tre pietracce, 8.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Le tre pietracce, 8.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Le tre pietracce, 8.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina di Portorosa, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Baia di Tindari, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Baia di Tindari, 3.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina di Portorosa marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Villaggio Siena cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Baia di Tindari anchorage · 3.6 NM by sea
- Valle Tindari cove · 5.1 NM by sea
- Mongiove cove · 5.9 NM by sea
- Le tre pietracce anchorage · 8.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Sicily
- Praia naturista Chiappe cove
- Reggio di Calabria port
- Santa Caterina cove
- Spadafora cove
Questions
Is Salicà sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Le tre pietracce, 8.6 NM by sea.
Is Salicà sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Salicà?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Salicà?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Salicà?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.