Fetovaia
anchorage · Elba · Tuscany
Fetovaia is an anchorage on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Pomonte.
Also known as Punta di Fetovaia and Spiaggia di Fetovaia.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (123°).
White-sand cove protected by a granite point, south-west Elba.
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-east (96°–156°).
- 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 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 6.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Fetovaia 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 (7 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-east wind: Cala di Seccheto, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Pietre Albe, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Patresi Mare, 6.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Galenzana, 4.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala di Seccheto cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Cala di Cavoli anchorage · 1.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Naturist beach Le Tombe cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Pomonte cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Galenzana cove · 4.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Portoferraio Edilnautica marina
- Viticcio cove
Questions
Is Fetovaia sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Fetovaia sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Patresi Mare, 6.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Fetovaia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Fetovaia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 6.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Fetovaia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.