Cala Mandriola
cove · Elba · Tuscany
Cala Mandriola is a cove on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Portoferraio.
Also known as Case Gemelli.
The bay opens towards the north-west (307°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), 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 south-west (224°–228°).
Swell can come in from west-south-west to north-north-east (240°–20°).
- 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 6.1 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
Cala Mandriola lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Rocky shore.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Darsena Medicea, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: La Rivercina, 2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Spiaggia di Frugoso, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Spiaggia di Frugoso, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Spiaggia di Frugoso, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Darsena Medicea, 4.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Forno la Vecchia cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Frugoso anchorage · 1.6 NM by sea
- La Rivercina anchorage · 2 NM by sea
- Capo Castello cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Baia di Nisporto anchorage · 2.4 NM by sea
- Porto di Cavo marina · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Aia cove
- Cala Forno la Vecchia cove
- Cala Naregno anchorage
- Cala del Telegrafo cove
Questions
Is Cala Mandriola sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Darsena Medicea, 4.7 NM by sea.
Is Cala Mandriola sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Mandriola?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Mandriola?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala Mandriola?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.