Cala Tango
cove · Jávea · Costa Blanca and Murcia
Cala Tango is a cove on the coast of Costa Blanca and Murcia.
The nearest town is Jávea.
Also known as Racó del Tango, Platgeta del Pope and els Arcs.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (119°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in 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 east to south-east (84°–144°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Tango 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.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
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:
- Coves Santes de Baix: 16 min by dinghy
- Far del cap de Sant Antoni: 24 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: Club Náutico de Jávea, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Club Náutico de Jávea, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala del Francés, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Nou Fontana, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Club Náutico de Jávea marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Platja de la Grava cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Primera Cala cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Marina Nou Fontana port · 1.3 NM by sea
- Punta Grossa cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Segona Cala cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Blanca and Murcia by wind
More places – Jávea
- el Roabit cove
- Marina Nou Fontana port
- Cala d'Aigua Dolç cove
- Platja de les Arenetes cove
Questions
Is Cala Tango sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Tango sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala del Francés, 2.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Tango?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Tango?
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Tango?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.