Punta di Nettuno
cove · Taormina · Sicily
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Punta di Nettuno is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Taormina.
Also known as Trabesi.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (119°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-east (92°–140°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (144°–152°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Punta di Nettuno lies in the protected area Riserva naturale orientata Isola Bella: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (80 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Grotta Azzurra: 15 min by dinghy
- Ancient theatre of Taormina: 38 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-east wind: Porto dell'Etna, 7.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto dell'Etna, 7.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto dell'Etna, 7.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto dell'Etna, 7.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Isola Bella anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- Baia di Mazzarò cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Villagonia cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Spisone cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Porticciolo di Saja marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Mazzeo cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Taormina
- Baia di Mazzarò cove
- Villagonia cove
- Fondaco Parrino Beach cove
Questions
Is Punta di Nettuno sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Punta di Nettuno sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto dell'Etna, 7.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Punta di Nettuno?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Punta di Nettuno?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Punta di Nettuno?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.