Marina di Palmi is at the head of the cove, dominated by a disused quarry, bounded in the N by the bare rugged cliffs of Capo Barbi and S by the steep rocky slopes of Monte Sant’ Elia. The sides of the cove are steep and rocky, but at its head is a small stony beach. Temporary anchorage can be obtained in depths of about 20 m on a sandy patch fronting Marina di Palmi. The bottom around the sandy patch is rocky and unfit for anchoring. Local knowledge is required.