Viticcio
cove · Elba · Tuscany
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Viticcio is a cove on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Portoferraio.
The bay opens towards the west (280°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to north-west (268°–304°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (308°–312°).
- 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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Viticcio lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (20 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Arcipelago Toscano National Park: 20 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 north wind: Enfola, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Golfo della Biodola, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di Marciana Marina, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di Marciana Marina, 2.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Golfo di Viticcio anchorage · 0.2 NM by sea
- Enfola cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Golfo della Biodola anchorage · 1.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Forno cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Scaglieri cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Golfo di Procchio anchorage · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Fetovaia anchorage
- Portoferraio Edilnautica marina
- Spiaggia di Scaglieri cove
- Baia di Nisporto anchorage
Questions
Is Viticcio sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Enfola, 0.2 NM by sea.
Is Viticcio sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Viticcio?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Viticcio?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Viticcio?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.