Playa Cala la Caleta
cove · Pilar de la Horadada · Costa Blanca and Murcia
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Playa Cala la Caleta is a cove on the coast of Costa Blanca and Murcia.
The nearest town is Pilar de la Horadada.
Also known as Playa Fósil.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (164°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south 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-south-west (128°–200°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.9 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (115 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Cape Roig Tower: 15 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: Puerto Deportivo Miguel Caballero, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Puerto Deportivo Miguel Caballero, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Puerto Deportivo Miguel Caballero, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Puerto Deportivo Miguel Caballero, 1.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Puerto Deportivo de Campoamor port · 0.2 NM by sea
- Playa de Aguamarina cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Playa de Campoamor - La Glea cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Playa Cala Capitán cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Playa Barranco Rubio Cala de Campoamor cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Playa Cala Bosque cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Blanca and Murcia by wind
More places – Pilar de la Horadada
Questions
Is Playa Cala la Caleta sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Playa Cala la Caleta sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto Deportivo Miguel Caballero, 1.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Playa Cala la Caleta?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Playa Cala la Caleta?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.9 ha).
Can you spend the night at Playa Cala la Caleta?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.