Golfo della Lacona
anchorage · Elba · Tuscany
Golfo della Lacona is an anchorage on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Portoferraio.
Also known as Cala di Stella Mare, Casa Canata, Case Colibrì and Spiaggia di Casa Canata.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (203°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.3 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south to south-west (184°–220°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Golfo della Lacona lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Built-up shore (109 buildings within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Lacona: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 19 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-east wind: Pareti, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina di Campo Harbour, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina di Campo Harbour, 3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Spiaggia della Contessa, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia della Contessa anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- Ghiaieto cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Fonza cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Case Margheri cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Marina di Campo Harbour marina · 3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Capo Stella cove · 3.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Golfo Stella anchorage
- Golfo Stella cove
- Golfo di Procchio anchorage
- Guardia Costiera marina
Questions
Is Golfo della Lacona sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Golfo della Lacona sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Pareti, 3.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Golfo della Lacona?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Golfo della Lacona?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Golfo della Lacona?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.