Playa de Mónsul
cove · Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park · Almería
Playa de Mónsul is a cove on the coast of Almería.
Also known as Duna de Mónsul.
The bay opens towards the south (170°).
Volcanic sand beach with its wave-shaped rock (la Peineta) and its dune, a film set, clear water for snorkelling; daytime stop depending on the wind.
Cited by several guides.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (96°–248°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Playa de Mónsul lies in the protected area Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
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-east wind: Cala de Punta Negra, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala del Búnker, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cala del Príncipe, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala del Príncipe, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala del Príncipe, 2.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala de la Media Luna cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Cala Peineta cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Cala Carbón cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Cala Grande cove · 1 NM by sea
- Cala Chica cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala de Punta Negra cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Almería by wind
More places – Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park
- Cala del Plomo cove
- Calilla del Playazo cove
- Playa de las Negras cove
- Playa de los Muertos cove
Questions
Is Playa de Mónsul sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Playa de Mónsul sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Playa de Mónsul?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Playa de Mónsul?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Playa de Mónsul?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.