Racó de Santa Llúcia
cove · Barcelona coast
Racó de Santa Llúcia is a cove on the coast of Barcelona coast.
The nearest town is Vilanova i la Geltrú.
The bay opens towards the south (169°).
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 west-south-west (96°–248°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (67 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Cubelles: 13 restaurants, bars or cafés, 29 min by public transport (L1654)
- Vilanova i la Geltrú: 121 restaurants, bars or cafés, 30 min by public transport (L1049)
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: Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Platja de Cunit-Llevant cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Espigó 6 - Cunidor cove · 3 NM by sea
- Espigó 3 - Valparaiso cove · 3.6 NM by sea
- Platja de Cunit-Ponent cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Espigó 1 - Can Toni cove · 3.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Barcelona coast by wind
More places – Barcelona coast
- Port de Mataró marina
- Port de Premià marina
Questions
Is Racó de Santa Llúcia sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Racó de Santa Llúcia sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú, 1.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Racó de Santa Llúcia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Racó de Santa Llúcia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Racó de Santa Llúcia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.