Bagni di Domiziano
cove · Orbetello · Tuscany
Bagni di Domiziano is a cove on the coast of Tuscany.
The nearest town is Orbetello.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (339°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 28.6 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-north-east (296°–20°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 3.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (62 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- rovine romane a Santa Liberata: 3 min on foot
- Torre di Santa Liberata: 6 min on foot
- Torre della Peschiera di Nassa: 10 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: Private Yacht Club, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Private Yacht Club, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala del Pozzarello, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto Santo Stefano Porto Domiziano, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto di Santa Liberata marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Giannella cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Cala del Pozzarello anchorage · 0.7 NM by sea
- Porto Santo Stefano Porto Domiziano marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Porto Vecchio marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Private Yacht Club port · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Orbetello
- Torre Cannelle cove
- Ansedonia cove
- Cala Cacciarella cove
- Cala Grande anchorage
Questions
Is Bagni di Domiziano sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Private Yacht Club, 1.8 NM by sea.
Is Bagni di Domiziano sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Bagni di Domiziano?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Bagni di Domiziano?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 3.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Bagni di Domiziano?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.