Spiaggia Giallonardo I
cove · Sicily
Spiaggia Giallonardo I is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Siculiana.
Also known as Giallonardo.
The bay opens towards the south-west (231°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to north-west (156°–304°).
- 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 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Gelonardo: 16 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 south-east wind: Porto Empedocle, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto Empedocle, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto Empedocle, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto Empedocle, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto Empedocle, 6.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia di Pergole cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Siculiana Marina cove · 2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Capo Rossello cove · 3 NM by sea
- Siculiana cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Scala dei Turchi cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Torre Salsa cove · 4.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Sicily
- Santa Maria la Scala cove
- Siculiana cove
- Spiaggia Scogli Bianchi cove
- Spiaggia di Cala Bove cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia Giallonardo I sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiaggia Giallonardo I sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Empedocle, 6.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia Giallonardo I?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia Giallonardo I?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia Giallonardo I?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.