La Parrica
cove · Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park · Almería
La Parrica is a cove on the coast of Almería.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (122°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to south-south-west (56°–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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
La Parrica lies in the protected area Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Playa de los Cocones, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Puerto de Carboneras, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Puerto de Carboneras, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Puerto de Carboneras, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Puerto de Carboneras, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Playa de las Marinicas, 3.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa del Algarrobico cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Cala de la Granatilla cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Playa de la Galera cove · 1 NM by sea
- Playa Las Escalicas cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala del Sombrerico cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Cala de Bordenares cove · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Almería by wind
More places – Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park
- Cala del Búnker cove
- Isleta del Moro cove
- Playa de las Salinicas cove
Questions
Is La Parrica sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Playa de los Cocones, 3.4 NM by sea.
Is La Parrica sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto de Carboneras, 4.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at La Parrica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at La Parrica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at La Parrica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.