Golfo della Biodola
anchorage · Elba · Tuscany
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Golfo della Biodola is an anchorage on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Portoferraio.
Also known as Maddalena in Sosta, Porticciolo, Spiaggetta del Porticciolo and Spiaggia della Lamaia.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (337°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to north (312°–4°).
- 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 4.6 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.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Golfo della Biodola 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 (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: Enfola, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Spiaggia di Scaglieri, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di Marciana Marina, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di Marciana Marina, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia di Scaglieri cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Forno cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Golfo di Viticcio anchorage · 1 NM by sea
- Viticcio cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Enfola cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Golfo di Procchio anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Galenzana cove
- Ghiaieto cove
- Innamorata anchorage
- Istia anchorage
Questions
Is Golfo della Biodola sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Enfola, 1.2 NM by sea.
Is Golfo della Biodola sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Golfo della Biodola?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Golfo della Biodola?
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Golfo della Biodola?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.