Port de pêche d'El Kala
port · Algeria
Port de pêche d'El Kala is a port on the coast of Algeria.
The nearest town is El Kala.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Port de pêche d'El Kala lies in the protected area El Kala National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- El Kala: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 7 min on foot
- Ga'raet el Oubeïra: 34 min by road
- El Kala National Park: 38 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 270 m away
- Supermarket (Poissonnerie Chez Khaled;محل سمك عند خالد) 210 m away
- Bus (Meridima - Grande plage;مريديمة - شاطئ الكبير) 440 m away
- Parking 100 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Nouveau port de pêche d'El Kala port · 1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Algeria
Questions
Is Port de pêche d'El Kala sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Port de pêche d'El Kala sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port de pêche d'El Kala?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port de pêche d'El Kala?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.