Cala di Forno is an anchorage that serves as a mooring point along the stunning coast of Tuscany in Grosseto. We’re talking about a picturesque stretch of coastline that also features the Maremma Natural Park. In fact, starting from Cala di Marina di Grosseto, the coastline is characterized by a variety of itineraries offered by the tourist ferries that specifically serve this route.
Talamone, the Uccellina Nature Park, Marina di Albarese, and Collelungo are just a few of the wonderful tourist stops worth visiting along this stretch of coastline, bathed by the sea of Tuscany. In fact, right next to or just a short distance from the Uccellina Nature Park lies Cala di Forno. The cove is quite unique.
It is certainly available to boats sailing along that stretch of coast, providing a safe place to anchor for those who are continuing their journey to Collelungo but need to stop for a break. The cove in question does not appear to be a facility capable of providing port services or assistance.
It should be considered a buoy mooring area, covering the entire surface of the cove, directly across from the beach. The location is truly charming and offers a distinctly tourist-friendly experience for travelers by boat. In fact, once you’ve moored your boat, you can head ashore for a walk through the beach’s enchanting pine forest.
Furthermore, as you venture deeper into the landscape, you can reach the ancient ruins, consisting of the famous Saracen towers. It’s an incredible and evocative landscape that offers a welcome change of scenery for a sailor accustomed to the open sea.
Due to its characteristics and the unique route along the coast, the cove is generally frequented by various types of boats, with a certain preference for Sailing Boats. This preference is also driven by the presence of a wind—primarily the Mistral—which makes maneuvering in the buoy area easy. Maneuvering is also easier even when the sea is not entirely calm, especially if you have a boat with a shallow draft.
During the summer high season, when the cove experiences heavy traffic, the water can accommodate up to a thousand boats, even though it is designed to hold only about 600 berths. Clearly, this overcrowding is due to the resourcefulness of boaters who take advantage of the spaces between boats to make the most of the available space.
The anchorage of Cala di Forno, is an enchanting sea space, dedicated to boats, where it is possible to access the beauty of inland nature, without sacrificing the wonder of a relaxing view at a time of sunsets on the water.
