Racó de l'Argamassa
cove · Benidorm · Costa Blanca and Murcia
Racó de l'Argamassa is a cove on the coast of Costa Blanca and Murcia.
The nearest town is Benidorm.
Also known as Cova Segona de l'Aigua, Cova de l'Aigua, Marge de la Mina de Marbre and Mina de Marbre.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (195°).
Tower of Punta del Cavall, a 10-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-west (128°–224°).
Swell can come in from south-west to west (232°–264°).
- 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 6.1 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
Racó de l'Argamassa lies in the protected area Serra Gelada and Litoral de la Marina Baixa: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Tower of Punta del Cavall: 10 min on foot
- Yacimiento de la Cueva del Barbero: 17 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Almadrava Cove, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port d'Altea, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port d'Altea, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port d'Altea, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port d'Altea, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: el Badall, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- el Badall cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Almadrava Cove cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Levante Beach cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- el Platjàs cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Punta de Llevant mooring field · 2 NM by sea
- el Mollet marina · 2.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Blanca and Murcia by wind
More places – Benidorm
- el Regueró cove
- Pas de la Vella cove
- el Badall cove
- el Platjàs cove
Questions
Is Racó de l'Argamassa sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Racó de l'Argamassa sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port d'Altea, 4.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Racó de l'Argamassa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Racó de l'Argamassa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Racó de l'Argamassa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.