Cala Saracinesca
cove · Giglio · Tuscany
Cala Saracinesca is a cove on the island of Giglio, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The bay opens towards the south-east (125°).
Punta di Capel Rosso Lighthouse, a 12-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from north-east to south-south-west (48°–204°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Saracinesca lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Punta di Capel Rosso Lighthouse: 12 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: Cala dell' Allume, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala dell' Allume, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala dell' Allume, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Giglio Harbour, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cala delle Cannelle, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala Torricella, 1.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Torricella cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Cala delle Caldane anchorage · 2 NM by sea
- Cala delle Cannelle anchorage · 2.4 NM by sea
- Cala dell' Allume anchorage · 3.4 NM by sea
- Giglio Harbour marina · 3.4 NM by sea
- Cala dei Pozzarelli cove · 5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Giglio
- Pertuso anchorage
- Cala dell' Allume anchorage
- Cala Torricella cove
- Cala dei Pozzarelli cove
Questions
Is Cala Saracinesca sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala dell' Allume, 3.4 NM by sea.
Is Cala Saracinesca sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Giglio Harbour, 3.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Saracinesca?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Saracinesca?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cala Saracinesca?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.