Dragunara anchorages

General Data

Category:

Anchorages

Latitude:

40° 34′ 34″ N

Longitude:

8° 9′ 49″ E

Website:

Features

Minimum Draught:

0.5m

Maximum Fishing:

10m

Backdrops:

Sand and seaweed

Redoubt:

Mistral

Anchorages Vicine:

Porto Conte

Hazards:

To be avoided when it is windy

Traverses:

Libeccio

Quayside Services

Description

In the southwestern part of the Gulf of Porto Conte lies one of the many anchorages that line the entire bay of the Regional Nature Park. Rada Dragunara is located along the Riviera del Corallo in the municipality of Alghero, in the Province of Sassari, and is best known because boats bound for the Caves of Neptune come and go from its small harbor.

The entire area is full of underwater caves and crevices that are very popular with divers from all over the world and snorkeling enthusiasts; there are quite a few dive centers that organize boat trips throughout the gulf, so it’s easy to imagine that on some days it’s almost impossible to find a quiet spot. Dragunara Bay is rather small and features a seabed about 10 meters deep, consisting of sand and seaweed, with the walls along the coast rich in crevices that are popular with divers.

The beach is fairly small and has a pier where boats dock to pick up and drop off tourists during the summer season. It is easily accessible to people with disabilities and is equipped with restrooms, food and drink stands, and the option to rent beach chairs and umbrellas; it has a parking lot and can be reached from Alghero by heading toward Tramariglio and turning onto a small dirt road.

The influx of tourists arriving by land is particularly significant on days with little wind, because when the libeccio blows, Dragunara is best avoided. Dragunara Beach is dominated by the Capo Caccia promontory, which marks the western boundary of the Gulf of Porto Conte and overlooks the entire bay from its height of 186 meters. At the top of the promontory stands one of the most visible lighthouses in all of Italy, whose beam can be seen from over 30 miles away.

The beach is nestled in a small cove and is covered with fine golden sand and pebbles; the water in the cove is clear and crystal-clear, with shades ranging from blue to emerald green.

The seabed is full of crevices, and there is the semi-submerged Dragunara Cave, which is of great geological importance. It contains an internal lake 40 meters deep, with fresh water on the surface that quickly turns salty; it has served as a water source since prehistoric times.

At the top of the promontory is the Capo Caccia weather station, which is an air force reference point for what concerns the Alghero area, and numerous cars often stop nearby to admire the view across the gulf.

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