Patresi Mare
cove · Elba · Tuscany
Patresi Mare is a cove on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Sant'Andrea.
Also known as Punta della Fornace and Punta Polveraia.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (302°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from south-west to north-north-east (224°–24°).
- 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 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Patresi Mare lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Rocky shore.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (12 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Punta Polveraia Lighthouse: 8 min on foot
- Colle d'Orano: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 27 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 north wind: Guardia Costiera, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Spiaggia di Pomonte, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Spiaggia Polveraia, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Spiaggia di Sant' Andrea, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Guardia Costiera, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Guardia Costiera, 4.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Polveraia cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Cala della Cotaccia cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Campo Lo Feno cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Pietre Albe cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Sant' Andrea anchorage · 2.2 NM by sea
- Aia cove · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Malpasso beach cove
- Naturist beach Le Tombe cove
- Pietre Albe cove
- Punta Morcone cove
Questions
Is Patresi Mare sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Guardia Costiera, 4.9 NM by sea.
Is Patresi Mare sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Patresi Mare?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Patresi Mare?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.