Cala dei Pozzarelli
cove · Giglio · Tuscany
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Cala dei Pozzarelli is a cove on the island of Giglio, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Giglio Campese.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (284°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-west to north (216°–356°).
- 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 4.8 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
Cala dei Pozzarelli lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
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 north wind: Cala dell' Allume, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala dell' Allume, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Pertuso, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Giglio Harbour, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Giglio Harbour, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala Saracinesca, 5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pertuso anchorage · 1 NM by sea
- Cala dell' Allume anchorage · 1.8 NM by sea
- Giglio Harbour marina · 4.4 NM by sea
- Cala Saracinesca cove · 5 NM by sea
- Cala delle Cannelle anchorage · 5.8 NM by sea
- Cala delle Caldane anchorage · 6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Giglio
- Cala Saracinesca cove
- Cala Torricella cove
Questions
Is Cala dei Pozzarelli sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala dell' Allume, 1.8 NM by sea.
Is Cala dei Pozzarelli sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala dei Pozzarelli?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala dei Pozzarelli?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala dei Pozzarelli?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.