Marina Vela
marina · Barcelona · Barcelona coast
Marina Vela is a marina on the coast of Barcelona coast.
The nearest town is Barcelona.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-south-west (192°–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.
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Patí de vela: 14 min by dinghy
- Porta d’Europa: 16 min by dinghy
- Casa Vicens: 33 min by public transport (N24)
- Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family: 39 min by public transport (V19)
- Park Güell: 53 min by public transport (V19)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Port Vela. La cerveseria del rompeolas) 240 m away
- Supermarket (Super) 1 km away
- Train (Paral·lel) 1.8 km away
- Parking 240 m away
- Fuel at the quay
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Marina Port Vell, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Port Vell, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina Port Vell, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina Port Vell marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Reial Club Nàutic de Barcelona marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Port Olímpic marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Port Fòrum Sant Adrià marina · 3.2 NM by sea
- Port de Badalona marina · 4.6 NM by sea
- Port esportiu del Masnou marina · 8.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Barcelona coast by wind
More places – Barcelona
- Port Olímpic marina
- Reial Club Nàutic de Barcelona marina
Questions
Is Marina Vela sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina Vela sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Port Vell, 0.6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina Vela?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina Vela?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.