Puerto Villaricos
marina · Garrucha · Almería
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Puerto Villaricos is a marina on the coast of Almería.
The nearest town is Garrucha.
Also known as Playazo de Villaricos, Puerto Deportivo de Villaricos La Esperanza and Villaricos.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Balsica) 70 m away
- Supermarket (Supermercado Navarro) 140 m away
- Bus 200 m away
- Parking 110 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Marqués cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala Verde cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Cala de los Dolores cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cala La Invencible cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Cala del Peñón Cortado cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Cala de las Conchas cove · 4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Almería by wind
More places – Garrucha
- Playa de las Ventanicas cove
- Garrucha Sports Harbour marina
- Cala Verde cove
- Cala Marqués cove
Questions
Is Puerto Villaricos sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Puerto Villaricos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
Can you spend the night at Puerto Villaricos?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.