Capo Carbonara Beach Anchorage - Sailing Sardinia, Italy

Navily rates this as the number 2 anchorage in Sardinia and it certainly is stunning. We came around the point from the bay in the distance to this spot, we are anchored right about where the sailboat in the picture is.

I "borrowed" this picture from Navily.We got up early and moved as this side of the bay is protected from the SW wind and swell that is forecast for later in the day. When we arrived at 8.00am, there was only one other boat anchored. It is a the Outremer 50, Atlas. I had been exchanging messages with them on the zoning question. They arrived at 6.30am after a passage from Sicily.

The wind has picked up already, gusting to 18 knots, but we are in the right spot, as you can see from the picture above no swell or waves. I think this will be a day on the boat. Cheryl is baking banana bread.

Zoned Out!

Navily reference is Porto Giunco. I noted some people post "This is protected Zone B and a permit must be obtained or you will be fined 340 Euros". They provide no details on the source, or how or where you get the permit (not helpful folks!). I did some digging and yes, this area does have a marine reserve, but not at the anchorage! If people are getting fined it is probably for anchoring to close to the beach.

The reserve managers have a website with all the information you need, you can get to it here here.

Zoning Map

So as you can see the anchorage is in Zone C. But even if it you go to Zone B areas, I see nothing about a permit (except for fishing)

My Interpretation (Zone B restrictions); The following are prohibited:

• Motoring at more than 10 knots

• Anchoring in sea grass

• Fishing (unless you are a local resident with a permit)

• Spearfishing.

• Free diving with scuba gear.

• The use of jet skis or water scooters and similar means, the practice of water skiing and similar water sports.
  

Maybe I am missing something, if so please correct me in the comments.