Spiaggia dell'Ottone
cove · Elba · Tuscany
Spiaggia dell'Ottone is a cove on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Portoferraio.
Also known as Ottonella and La Concia.
The bay opens towards the north-west (313°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in 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-west.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (308°–320°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (324°–340°).
- 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 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Spiaggia dell'Ottone 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.
A few houses ashore (25 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Schiopparello Vi: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 27 min by dinghy
- Santo Stefano: 35 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: Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Villa Fantozzi, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Yachting Club Magazzini marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Marina di Bagnaia marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Villa Fantozzi cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Punta delle Grotte cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Darsena Medicea marina · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour marina
- Rio Marina marina
- Spiaggia di Fonza cove
- Spiaggia di Forno cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia dell'Ottone sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 0.8 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia dell'Ottone sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia dell'Ottone?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia dell'Ottone?
Room to anchor: small (about 0.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia dell'Ottone?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.