Cala dei Detenuti
Cala dei Detenuti — 'Bay of the Detainees' — sits just outside Porto Torres with a name that hints at its history near the old penal colony. The water here is strikingly clear for a mainland harbor area, and you can drop anchor or find a spot on the free beach without fighting for space. The hiking trail to Cala Reale and Cala d'Oliva is one of the best in the area and starts nearby, making this a solid base if you want to explore the coastline on foot.
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Marinas and anchorages near Cala dei Detenuti · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.
- Busiest around 11:00 — mostly boats arriving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 14:00
- 70% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~16h
Plan a Passage
Popular
22 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
How busy is it?
typically 15th busiest of 20 nearby spots across the year