Galenzana
cove · Elba · Tuscany
Galenzana is a cove on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Marina di Campo.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (105°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.7 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to south-east (96°–124°).
- 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 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Galenzana lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (7 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre di Marina di Campo: 18 min by dinghy
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: Case Margheri, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Case Margheri, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina di Campo Harbour marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Case Margheri cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Fonza cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Ghiaieto cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Cala di Cavoli anchorage · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Case Margheri cove
- Enfola cove
- Ghiaieto cove
- Golfo della Biodola anchorage
Questions
Is Galenzana sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Galenzana sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Galenzana?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Galenzana?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Galenzana?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.