La Calatella
marina · Versilia
La Calatella is a marina on the coast of Versilia.
The nearest town is Massa.
Also known as Spiaggia Libera.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to west (136°–272°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 440 m away
- Supermarket (Minimarket Di meglio) 760 m away
- Parking 60 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Porto di Carrara, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala di Maramozza, 7.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto Bocca di Magra, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cove near Le Macchie, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cove near Le Macchie, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cove near Le Macchie, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Angolo Del Mare marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Porto di Carrara marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Oasi cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Porto Bocca di Magra marina · 3.1 NM by sea
- Cala della Carciofaia cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Cala Marola cove · 4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Versilia by wind
More places – Versilia
- Cinquale Small Harbour marina
- Motrone cove
- Pineta Marittima cove
Questions
Is La Calatella sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is La Calatella sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala di Maramozza, 7.3 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at La Calatella?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at La Calatella?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.