I Bricchetti
cove · Capraia · Tuscany
I Bricchetti is a cove on the island of Capraia, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Capraia Isola.
The bay opens towards the north-west (316°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
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 north-east (224°–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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 24.4 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
I Bricchetti 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 (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Barbici's 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 north wind: Cala del Ceppo, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala del Fondo, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Seno della Petruccia, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cala della Mortola, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala della Mortola, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala della Mortola, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala di Porto Vecchio, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Il Dattero cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Cala della Mortola cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Cala di Porto Vecchio cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Seno della Petruccia cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Capraia Harbour marina · 2.3 NM by sea
- Punta del Fanale cove · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Capraia
- Capraia Harbour marina
- Cala dello Zurletto cove
- Il Dattero cove
- Punta del Fanale cove
Questions
Is I Bricchetti sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala del Ceppo, 4.6 NM by sea.
Is I Bricchetti sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at I Bricchetti?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 24.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at I Bricchetti?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.