Altano cape is high (106 m) and rocky.Dei Meli island is W cape.With Altano cape opens the archipelago del Sulcis area.Beware to tuna nets which are generally indicated and may extend to approximately 3 NM W Cape.
It is a small bay delimited by two rocks, one of wich has the Portoscuso tower.Beware at rocks that surrounded the N rocky tip.Well protected from the Mistral.
Scoglio La Ghinghetta lies 1 NM of Portoscuso entrance and is surrounded by rocks. A light is shown from a tower, 10 m high, standing on this rocky shoal.Several shoal patches, with depth of 3 to 7 m lie about 1,6 NM WNW of the light and are marked by a lighted buoy.
Portoscuso tower lies on a hill overlooking the small maritime town, including the small Ghinghetta cove and the cliff of Port Paleddu. Strategic location from wich you can maintain eye contact with the other coastal towers (Calasetta and Carloforte).
Portoscuso is a small modern marina. The village is pleasant despite its proximity to the industrial area of Portovesme. 385 b. (<25 m) tel 0781 507248 Before entering the marina call the management with VHF
Piana island is part of archipelago del Sulcis. It is located NE tip of San Pietro (located on the island of the same name).On the island is the "Residence Villamarina" residential area which covers the entire island. The island is private and to access you must go to the office ...
Dei Meli or Scogliu Mannu island (rocks large), 11 m high, is 0,5 NM W from Altano cape. It is surrounded by rocks.
L'île Dei Meli ou Scogliu Mannu (roche grande), haute de 11 m, se trouve , à 0,5 MN à l'W du cap Altano. Elle est entourée de rochers.
Isola dei Meli o Scogliu Mannu (scoglio grande), alta di 11 m, si trova a 0,5 MN W da capo Altano. E' circondata da rocce.
