Playa de Cambriles
cove · Almería
Playa de Cambriles is a cove on the coast of Almería.
The nearest town is Castell de Ferro.
The bay opens towards the south-east (146°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-west (80°–216°).
- 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 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre de Cambriles: 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-east wind: La Rijana, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Puerto de Motril-Granada, 9.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Puerto de Motril-Granada, 9.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Puerto de Motril-Granada, 9.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Playa Can, 9.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Playa Can, 9.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Casarones cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Castillo de Baños de Abajo cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- La Rijana cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Playa de La Mamola cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Calahonda cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Playa de las Cañas cove · 5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Almería by wind
More places – Almería
- Playa La Mena cove
- Playa de Aguadulce cove
- Playa de El Gaiterillo cove
- Playa de Macenas cove
Questions
Is Playa de Cambriles sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Playa de Cambriles sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto de Motril-Granada, 9.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Playa de Cambriles?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Playa de Cambriles?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Playa de Cambriles?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.