Enfola
cove · Elba · Tuscany
Enfola is a cove on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Portoferraio.
Also known as Spiaggetta della Rena, Punta di Sansone, Polveriera Santa Barbara and Saponetta.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (246°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in south, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.7 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from west to west (260°–272°).
- 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 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Enfola lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (32 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Arcipelago Toscano National Park: 3 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 wind: Viticcio, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Golfo della Biodola, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di Marciana Marina, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di Marciana Marina, 2.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Viticcio cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Golfo di Viticcio anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- Golfo della Biodola anchorage · 1.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Forno cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Scaglieri cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Golfo di Procchio anchorage · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Capo della Tavola cove
- Case Margheri cove
- Galenzana cove
- Ghiaieto cove
Questions
Is Enfola sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Enfola sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Enfola?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Enfola?
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Enfola?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.