Isleta del Moro
cove · Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park · Almería
Isleta del Moro is a cove on the coast of Almería.
The nearest settlement is Καστίγιο ντέλ Μόρο.
The bay opens towards the south-east (145°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to east (84°–88°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-west (104°–192°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 9.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Isleta del Moro lies in the protected area Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (12 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Καστίγιο ντέλ Μόρο: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 5 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Cala del Príncipe, 5.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: El Embarcadero, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa del Esparto cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- El Embarcadero cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Playa del Peñón Blanco cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala de los Toros cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Playa de Piedra Galera cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala Cortada cove · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Almería by wind
More places – Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park
- Cala del Ave María cove
- Cala del Búnker cove
- La Parrica cove
- Playa de las Salinicas cove
Questions
Is Isleta del Moro sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Isleta del Moro sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Isleta del Moro?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Isleta del Moro?
Room to anchor: large (about 9.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Isleta del Moro?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.