Spiaggia del Cannello
cove · Elba · Tuscany
Spiaggia del Cannello is a cove on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Capoliveri.
The bay opens towards the south (180°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to west-south-west (124°–240°).
- 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 6.8 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
Spiaggia del Cannello lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
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 east wind: Spiagga di Remaiolo, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Innamorata, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Istia, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Istia, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Spiagga del Ginepro, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Punta Rossa cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Spiagga di Remaiolo cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Spiagga di Vetrangoli cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Punta di Balamorta cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Innamorata anchorage · 2.3 NM by sea
- Spiagga del Ginepro cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Punta Perla cove
- Punta dello Stendardo cove
- Spiaggia di Frugoso anchorage
- Spiaggia di Pomonte cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia del Cannello sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiaggia del Cannello sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Innamorata, 2.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia del Cannello?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia del Cannello?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia del Cannello?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.