Levanzo — Cala Fredda
Cala Fredda Levanzo · Levanzo NW bay
37°59.3'N 12°20.7'E
Depth
5–15m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Good holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
On AMP mooring buoys, 40m alarm. If day-anchoring on sand (Zone C, with AMP permit), use 80m in 5–10m. The Cala Fredda exposure to NW (Libeccio) is the main hazard — in this wind, the more sheltered eastern bay (Cala Minnola) is better.
About This Anchorage
Levanzo is the smallest inhabited island of the Egadi group — just 5.8 km² with fewer than 250 permanent residents. The island is famous for the Grotta del Genovese, a cave with extraordinary Paleolithic wall paintings (bison, deer, and abstract symbols from c. 10,000 BC) and Mesolithic engravings — one of the most significant prehistoric art sites in Europe. Visits to the cave require advance booking with the local guide (tel +39 0923 924 032). The island's pristine waters, small harbour, and the cave art combine to make Levanzo uniquely rewarding. The AMP permit applies throughout the Egadi archipelago.
Protected From
S · SE · E
Exposed To
N · NW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Zone C day anchoring on sand with AMP permit only.
- Maximum stay
- 3 days
- Permit required
- Yes
- Permit details
- Egadi AMP PERMIT MANDATORY — via BlueDiscovery app or ampisoleegadi.it. Same permit and fee structure as all Egadi islands.
Restrictions: Same Egadi AMP restrictions as all islands. Grotta del Genovese: visits by appointment only with local guide; access path starts from Levanzo harbour.
Hazards
- !NW exposure (Libeccio): The dominant hazard in the Egadi — in Libeccio, seek shelter on the E side of the island
- !Archaeological sensitivity: The waters around Levanzo contain ancient amphora fields — do not anchor on any visible underwater heritage
- !Cave visit booking: The Grotta del Genovese requires advance booking — call the local guide before arriving to confirm visit dates
Skipper's Tips
- →The Grotta del Genovese Paleolithic paintings are genuinely world-class — the cave is dry, well-preserved, and the guide provides excellent context; book at least a week ahead in summer
- →Levanzo is the quietest of the Egadi islands — excellent for escaping the Favignana crowds while still having access to the same exceptional waters
- →The small harbour of Levanzo has a tiny piazza with one bar — the atmosphere of a timeless Sicilian fishing island is perfectly preserved here
Facilities
Small restaurant in Levanzo village. Limited provisioning. Fuel at Favignana.
Nearest provisions: Levanzo village (0.5nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, September, October
Best May–June and September–October. Levanzo receives relatively few visitors compared to Favignana — the combination of the cave art and clean waters makes it unique.
Recommended Anchor Types
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