Cala Lanuza
cove · la Vila Joiosa · Costa Blanca and Murcia
Cala Lanuza is a cove on the coast of Costa Blanca and Murcia.
The nearest town is la Vila Joiosa.
Also known as Cala de Baessa.
The bay opens towards the south-east (139°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-west (68°–216°).
- 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 3.4 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
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
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-east wind: Club Náutico de Villajoyosa, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Club Náutico de Villajoyosa, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Club Náutico de Villajoyosa, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Club Náutico Campello, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Platja de l'Almadrava, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala Piteres, 2.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala de Les Palmeretes cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- platja del Carritxal cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Rastellera Baixa cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- cala del Barranc d'Aigües cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Cala del Xarco cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Cala Piteres cove · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Blanca and Murcia by wind
More places – la Vila Joiosa
- Club Náutico de Villajoyosa marina
- Platja de la Vila Joiosa cove
- Platja del Tio Roig cove
- Platja la Caleta cove
Questions
Is Cala Lanuza sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Lanuza sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Club Náutico de Villajoyosa, 4.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Lanuza?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Lanuza?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala Lanuza?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.