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PONZA

Anchorage

Italy

Technical Specs

Max Depth

3–6 m

Navigation Notes

The island of Ponza offers a blend of spectacular anchorages and quaint town infrastructure. It is highly favored by independent cruisers as a tactical escape from the intense mainland heat and the exorbitant costs of mainland marinas.44 Passage: The offshore passage across the Tyrrhenian Sea from the mainland is largely unobstructed. However, the thermal dynamics of the open water can produce unexpected, highly localized nighttime squalls that require vigilance.44