Cala Marqués
cove · Garrucha · Almería
Cala Marqués is a cove on the coast of Almería.
The nearest town is Garrucha.
Also known as El Marqués.
The bay opens towards the south-east (130°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in 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 east-north-east to south-south-west (64°–196°).
- 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 5.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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: Puerto Villaricos, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Puerto Villaricos, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Puerto Villaricos, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Puerto Villaricos, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Puerto Villaricos, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Puerto Villaricos marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala Verde cove · 2 NM by sea
- Cala de los Dolores cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Cala La Invencible cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Garrucha Sports Harbour marina · 3.9 NM by sea
- Playa de Marina de la Torre cove · 4.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Almería by wind
More places – Garrucha
- Puerto Villaricos marina
- Cala Verde cove
- Playa Venta del Bancal cove
- Playa de Marina de la Torre cove
Questions
Is Cala Marqués sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Marqués sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto Villaricos, 1.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Marqués?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Marqués?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala Marqués?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.