Cala Rossa
anchorage · Capraia · Tuscany
Cala Rossa is an anchorage on the island of Capraia, in the Tuscany cruising area.
Also known as Cala del Moreto, Le Mulse and Punta dello Zenòbito.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (208°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and 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 west (156°–264°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 17.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Rossa lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Zenobito Tower: 10 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: Cala del Vetriolo, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Punta del Fanale, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Punta del Fanale, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala dei Porcili, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala dei Porcili, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Le Cote cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala dei Porcili anchorage · 1.8 NM by sea
- Cala della Carbicina anchorage · 2.1 NM by sea
- Cala del Vetriolo cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Cala del Ceppo anchorage · 2.5 NM by sea
- Cala del Fondo cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Capraia
- Cala del Ceppo anchorage
- Cala della Mortola cove
- Cala dei Porcili anchorage
- Cala del Fondo cove
Questions
Is Cala Rossa sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Rossa sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala del Vetriolo, 2.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Rossa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 17.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Rossa?
Room to anchor: small (about 0.4 ha).
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.