Punta Hidalgo
cove · Punta Ala · Tuscany
Punta Hidalgo is a cove on the coast of Tuscany.
The nearest town is Punta Ala.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (341°).
Torre Hidalgo, a 9-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 10.9 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-north-east (296°–24°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 4.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (23 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre Hidalgo: 9 min on foot
- Castello di Punta Ala: 19 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: Marina di Punta Ala, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina di Punta Ala, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina di Punta Ala, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina di Punta Ala, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina di Punta Ala marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Poggio del Barbiere anchorage · 1.1 NM by sea
- Cala Civette cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Cala Torre Troia cove · 3 NM by sea
- Cala Violina cove · 3 NM by sea
- Cala Tartanella cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Punta Ala
- Cala Torre Troia cove
- Marina di Punta Ala marina
- Poggio del Barbiere anchorage
Questions
Is Punta Hidalgo sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Punta Ala, 0.8 NM by sea.
Is Punta Hidalgo sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Punta Hidalgo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Punta Hidalgo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 4.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Punta Hidalgo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.