Cala Rossa
cove · San Vito Lo Capo · Sicily
Cala Rossa is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is San Vito Lo Capo.
The bay opens towards the north-west (318°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in east and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, 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 south-west to east-north-east (220°–60°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 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
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- San Vito Lo Capo lighthouse: 18 min on foot
- Piano di Sopra - Boschetto: 24 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: San Vito lo Capo Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala Bue Marino, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Mancina, 1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Spiaggia San Vito lo Capo, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Spiaggia San Vito lo Capo, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Spiaggia San Vito lo Capo, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: San Vito lo Capo Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Tovata cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Cala Mancina cove · 1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia San Vito lo Capo cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- San Vito lo Capo Marina marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Attrezzata per disabili cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Cala Bue Marino cove · 3.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – San Vito Lo Capo
- San Vito lo Capo Marina marina
- Spiaggia San Vito lo Capo cove
Questions
Is Cala Rossa sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is San Vito lo Capo Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
Is Cala Rossa sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Rossa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Rossa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala Rossa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.