Cala dels Borratxos
cove · Alicante · Costa Blanca and Murcia
Cala dels Borratxos is a cove on the coast of Costa Blanca and Murcia.
The nearest town is Alicante.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (116°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south (60°–180°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (23 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Aigua Amarga tower: 10 min on foot
- Santa Bárbara Castle: 55 min by public transport (03N)
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 d'Alacant, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port d'Alacant, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina Alicante, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Alicante, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port d'Alacant, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala de Agua Amarga cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Port d'Alacant port · 1.7 NM by sea
- Marina Alicante marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Platja dels Arenals del Sol cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Club Náutico Costablanca marina · 4.2 NM by sea
- Platja de l'Almadrava cove · 4.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Blanca and Murcia by wind
More places – Alicante
- Port d'Alacant port
- Cala de Agua Amarga cove
Questions
Is Cala dels Borratxos sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala dels Borratxos sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Alicante, 1.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala dels Borratxos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala dels Borratxos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cala dels Borratxos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.