Aia
cove · Elba · Tuscany
Aia is a cove on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Sant'Andrea.
The bay opens towards the north (355°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, 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 west to east-north-east (276°–76°).
- 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 13.3 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
Aia lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
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: Guardia Costiera, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Spiaggia di Forno, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala della Cotaccia, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Spiaggia di Sant' Andrea, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Guardia Costiera, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Guardia Costiera, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia di Sant' Andrea anchorage · 0.6 NM by sea
- Guardia Costiera marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Cala della Cotaccia cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Polveraia cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Porto di Marciana Marina marina · 2.6 NM by sea
- Patresi Mare cove · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Spiaggia di Pomonte cove
- Spiaggia di Terranera cove
- Cala Forno la Vecchia cove
- Cala Mandriola cove
Questions
Is Aia sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Guardia Costiera, 2.1 NM by sea.
Is Aia sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Aia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Aia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.