Platja de Cap Blanc
cove · Altea · Costa Blanca and Murcia
Platja de Cap Blanc is a cove on the coast of Costa Blanca and Murcia.
The nearest town is Altea.
Also known as Capblanc.
The bay opens towards the east (99°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to south-south-east (56°–148°).
- 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 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Vil·la romana de l'Albir: 15 min on foot
- L'Alfàs del Pi: 12 restaurants, bars or cafés, 31 min by public transport (010)
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Port d'Altea, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port d'Altea, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port d'Altea, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port d'Altea, 1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Platgeta del Metge, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platgeta del Metge cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala de la Mina mooring field · 0.7 NM by sea
- Port d'Altea marina · 1 NM by sea
- Morro de l'Elefant cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Platja del Cap Negret cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Caleta de Sant Jordi cove · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Blanca and Murcia by wind
More places – Altea
- Morro de l'Elefant cove
- Platgeta del Metge cove
- Platja de la Solsida cove
- Platja del Cap Negret cove
Questions
Is Platja de Cap Blanc sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port d'Altea, 1 NM by sea.
Is Platja de Cap Blanc sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port d'Altea, 1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Platja de Cap Blanc?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja de Cap Blanc?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Platja de Cap Blanc?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.