Playa del Corral
cove · Carboneras · Almería
Playa del Corral is a cove on the coast of Almería.
The nearest town is Carboneras.
The bay opens towards the south-east (138°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in 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 south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south (108°–172°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 3.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Playa del Corral 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 (2 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 east wind: Puerto de Carboneras, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Puerto de Carboneras, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Puerto de Carboneras, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Playa de los Muertos, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa de las Salinicas cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Playa de los Muertos cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Puerto de Carboneras marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala Castillo cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Playa de las Marinicas cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Cala Sorbas cove · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Almería by wind
More places – Carboneras
- Cuesta de la Torre cove
- Playa de la Galera cove
Questions
Is Playa del Corral sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Playa del Corral sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto de Carboneras, 0.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Playa del Corral?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Playa del Corral?
Room to anchor: medium (about 3.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Playa del Corral?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.