Cala d'Aigua Dolç
cove · Jávea · Costa Blanca and Murcia
Cala d'Aigua Dolç is a cove on the coast of Costa Blanca and Murcia.
The nearest town is Jávea.
Also known as Cova de l'Aiguadolç.
The bay opens towards the north-east (38°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to east-south-east (320°–120°).
- 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
Seabed: sand and posidonia.
Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 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 d'Aigua Dolç lies in the protected area Reserva Marina del Cap de Sant Antoni: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre del Gerro: 19 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 wind: Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de les Arenetes cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- els Orons cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Real Club Náutico de Dénia marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Marina de Dénia marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Segona Cala cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Primera Cala cove · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Blanca and Murcia by wind
More places – Jávea
- Marina Nou Fontana port
- Cala Tango cove
- Platja de les Arenetes cove
- Punta Grossa cove
Questions
Is Cala d'Aigua Dolç sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 1.3 NM by sea.
Is Cala d'Aigua Dolç sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 1.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala d'Aigua Dolç?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala d'Aigua Dolç?
Seabed: sand and posidonia. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala d'Aigua Dolç?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.