els Orons
cove · Jávea · Costa Blanca and Murcia
els Orons is a cove on the coast of Costa Blanca and Murcia.
The nearest town is Jávea.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (30°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east 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 (312°–112°).
- 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 6.8 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
els Orons 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
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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, 2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala d'Aigua Dolç cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Segona Cala cove · 1 NM by sea
- Primera Cala cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Platja de les Arenetes cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Real Club Náutico de Dénia marina · 2 NM by sea
- Marina de Dénia marina · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Blanca and Murcia by wind
More places – Jávea
- Punta Grossa cove
- Punta dels Cantals cove
Questions
Is els Orons sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 2 NM by sea.
Is els Orons sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Real Club Náutico de Dénia, 2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at els Orons?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at els Orons?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at els Orons?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.