Playa del Esparto
cove · Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park · Almería
Playa del Esparto is a cove on the coast of Almería.
The bay opens towards the south-east (126°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in 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 east-north-east to south (72°–184°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 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
Playa del Esparto 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.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Molino del Cortijo del Paraíso: 11 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, 5.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: El Embarcadero, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Isleta del Moro cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- El Embarcadero cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Playa del Peñón Blanco cove · 1 NM by sea
- Playa de Piedra Galera cove · 1 NM by sea
- Cala Cortada cove · 1 NM by sea
- Cala Chica cove · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Almería by wind
More places – Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park
- Playa de Agua Amarga cove
- Playa de Piedra Galera cove
- Playa del Peñón Blanco cove
- Cala del Cuervo cove
Questions
Is Playa del Esparto sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Playa del Esparto sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Playa del Esparto?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Playa del Esparto?
Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 9.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Playa del Esparto?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.