Lecciona
cove · Viareggio · Versilia
Lecciona is a cove on the coast of Versilia.
The nearest town is Viareggio.
Also known as la Lecciona Spiaggia naturista;naturist beach.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (251°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
A renowned beach.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to north-north-west (168°–340°).
- 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 0.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Lecciona lies in the protected area San Rossore Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
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: Darsena Viareggio, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Darsena Viareggio, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Darsena Viareggio, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Darsena Viareggio, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Darsena Viareggio, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Darsena Viareggio, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Darsena Viareggio marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Darsena Europa marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Porto di Viareggio marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Pontili Bocca di Serchio marina · 3.6 NM by sea
- Motrone cove · 4.7 NM by sea
- Pineta Marittima cove · 6.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Versilia by wind
More places – Viareggio
- Darsena Europa marina
- Darsena Viareggio marina
Questions
Is Lecciona sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Darsena Viareggio, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Lecciona sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Darsena Viareggio, 0.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Lecciona?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 0.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Lecciona?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Lecciona?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.