Playa de Melicena
cove · La Mamola · Almería
Playa de Melicena is a cove on the coast of Almería.
The nearest town is La Mamola.
Also known as Melicena.
The bay opens towards the south (186°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west 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 west (116°–260°).
- 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 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (96 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Melicena: 9 min on foot
- Torre de Melicena: 17 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 north-west wind: Playa de las Cañas, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa de las Cañas cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Playa de El Gaiterillo cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Playa de La Mamola cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Cala Chilches cove · 2 NM by sea
- Playa El Ruso cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Castillo de Baños de Abajo cove · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Almería by wind
More places – La Mamola
- Casarones cove
- Castillo de Baños de Abajo cove
- Playa de las Cañas cove
Questions
Is Playa de Melicena sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Playa de Melicena sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Playa de Melicena?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Playa de Melicena?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Playa de Melicena?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.