Zupignano
cove · Elba · Tuscany
Zupignano is a cove on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Portoferraio.
Also known as Case dell'Altana, Case Danesi and Gabbiani.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (333°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (280°–292°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-north-east (296°–28°).
- 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 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Zupignano 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 (12 buildings 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 north wind: Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina di Bagnaia, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Baia di Nisporto, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 1.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia di Nisporto anchorage · 0.9 NM by sea
- Marina di Bagnaia marina · 1 NM by sea
- La Rivercina anchorage · 1.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia dell'Ottone cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Yachting Club Magazzini marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour marina · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Villa Fantozzi cove
- Yachting Club Magazzini marina
Questions
Is Zupignano sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 1.9 NM by sea.
Is Zupignano sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Zupignano?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Zupignano?
Room to anchor: small (about 0.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Zupignano?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.