Teulada — Cala Cipolla
Cala Cipolla di Teulada · Golfo di Teulada
38°53.4'N 08°45.6'E
Depth
3–8m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Good holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m in 4–6m depth. The area around Capo Teulada (military zone, 6nm W) is a restricted firing range — do NOT approach within the designated military exclusion zone. The boundary is marked on charts and announced on Ch 16 when ranges are active.
About This Anchorage
Cala Cipolla near Teulada on the SW tip of Sardinia is a beautiful, relatively unspoiled cove offering shelter from the N and NW Maestrale. The area is dominated by Capo Spartivento with its prominent lighthouse — the cape that divides the Sardinian Strait from the Tyrrhenian Sea. CRITICAL WARNING: The area immediately west of Capo Teulada (approx 6nm W of Cala Cipolla) is a MILITARY FIRING RANGE (Poligono di Tiro di Teulada) — one of the largest military training areas in the Mediterranean. The range is periodically active; listen on Ch 16 for range activity warnings (NAVTEX and radio warnings issued). Do NOT enter the exclusion zone. Cala Cipolla itself is outside the military zone and is a legitimate anchorage.
Protected From
N · NW · NE
Exposed To
S · SW · W
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Maximum stay
- 3 days
- Permit required
- No
- Permit details
- No permit for Cala Cipolla. MANDATORY: check NAVTEX and Ch 16 for Poligono di Teulada (military range) activity warnings before transiting the SW cape area. Military range boundaries are marked on all Italian charts.
Restrictions: Military range exclusion zone W of Capo Teulada — STRICTLY PROHIBITED when active (monitored and enforced by Italian Navy). No anchoring on Posidonia. No fires on the beach.
Hazards
- !MILITARY RANGE: Poligono di Teulada (W of Capo Teulada) is a live firing range — the exclusion zone extends seaward; when active, unauthorized vessels entering the zone risk being intercepted by the Italian Navy/Coast Guard
- !Libeccio (SW wind): Creates dangerous swell around Capo Spartivento; if Libeccio forecast above F4, the anchorage should be vacated and shelter sought at Carloforte
- !Remote location: No facilities within 25nm; carry medical kit, spare fuel, water, and provisions for at least 3 days
- !Night approach: Do not approach Cala Cipolla at night without familiarity with the area — rocks fringing the headlands are unlit; make landfall in daylight only
Skipper's Tips
- →Always check NAVTEX (area Tyrrhenian South) and Ch 16 for range warnings before departing Carloforte toward Capo Teulada — the military range creates a significant routing constraint
- →Capo Spartivento lighthouse is an excellent fix point for offshore navigation — the light is visible 20nm in clear conditions
- →Tuerredda beach (6nm E along the coast toward Chia) is one of Sardinia's finest beaches and has a small anchorage — the turquoise water rivals the Maldives
- →The SW Sardinian coast between Teulada and Cagliari is excellent sailing for experienced crews — the Maestrale tends to be less severe on the S coast compared to the W coast
Facilities
No facilities at the anchorage. Nearest provisions at Teulada village (by land) or Portoscuso (28nm by sea). Carry full provisions before departing Carloforte.
Nearest provisions: Carloforte (28nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September, October
May–October. Military range activity can restrict access at any time of year — check before departure always. The SW Sardinian coast is wilder and less visited than the N — excellent for sailors seeking solitude.
Recommended Anchor Types
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