Cala del Gat
cove · Sitges · Barcelona coast
Cala del Gat is a cove on the coast of Barcelona coast.
The nearest town is Sitges.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (167°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to west (80°–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 4.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala del Gat lies in the protected area Garraf Coastal Protected Area: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Cova del Congre: 7 min on foot
- Cova de la Llastra: 8 min on foot
- Cova de la Carretera: 10 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: Port de Garraf, 2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de Garraf, 2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Garraf, 2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Garraf, 2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Garraf, 2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Garraf, 2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port de Garraf, 2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pas de les Escales cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Port de Garraf marina · 2 NM by sea
- Port esportiu d'Aiguadolç marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Port de la Ginesta marina · 3.1 NM by sea
- Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú marina · 6.1 NM by sea
- Racó de Santa Llúcia cove · 7.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Barcelona coast by wind
More places – Sitges
- Port de Garraf marina
- Port esportiu d'Aiguadolç marina
- Pas de les Escales cove
Questions
Is Cala del Gat sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala del Gat sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Garraf, 2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala del Gat?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala del Gat?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala del Gat?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.