Spiaggia della Contessa
anchorage · Elba · Tuscany
Spiaggia della Contessa is an anchorage on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Portoferraio.
Also known as Case Muti and Spiaggia di Laconella.
The bay opens towards the south (173°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-west (152°–200°).
- 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 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2 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
Spiaggia della Contessa 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.
A few houses ashore (16 buildings within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Lacona: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 27 min by dinghy
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: Golfo della Lacona, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Pareti, 3.8 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.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Golfo della Lacona anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- Ghiaieto cove · 0.4 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 · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
Questions
Is Spiaggia della Contessa sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiaggia della Contessa sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Pareti, 3.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia della Contessa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia della Contessa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia della Contessa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.