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Cala dei Turchi

Region: South Adriatic | Position: 42.135, 15.51 | Adriatic Sea / Jadransko more
42°08'.1 N 15°30'.6E Cala dei Turchi lies on the W side of Isola Caprara. The cove was used as a base by the Turks when they attacked the monastery, hence its name. There is a shoal with 5 .2m over it lYz cables SW of the S entrance point. The approach is otherwise straightforward and clear of dangers. There are no navigational lights here. Anchor

General

42°08'.1 N 15°30'.6E Cala dei Turchi lies on the W side of Isola Caprara. The cove was used as a base by the Turks when they attacked the monastery, hence its name.

Approach

There is a shoal with 5 .2m over it lYz cables SW of the S entrance point. The approach is otherwise straightforward and clear of dangers. There are no navigational lights here. Anchor In Sm. The bottom is rock and the holding is unreliable. If staying overnight it is recommended that you take lines ashore.

Shelter

The anchorage is exposed to winds and swell from W, NW and N. Shelter from other directions is good.

Facilities

There are no facilities ashore. Cala Degli lnglesi