Playa del Muelle
cove · Isla del Barón · Costa Blanca and Murcia
Playa del Muelle is a cove on the island of Isla del Barón, in the Costa Blanca and Murcia cruising area.
The nearest town is Los Alcázares.
It lies in Mar Menor.
The bay opens towards the north-west (319°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.5 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (332°–4°).
- 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 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Playa del Muelle lies in the protected area Zona de Especial Protección para las Aves Mar Menor: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (8 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: Club Náutico Los Nietos, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Playa del Pedruchillo, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Club Náutico Los Nietos, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Club Náutico Los Nietos, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa de las Antillas cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Playa del Pedruchillo cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Club Náutico Los Nietos marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Playa El Galán cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Playa Matasgordas cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Playa del Estacio cove · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Blanca and Murcia by wind
More places – Isla del Barón
- Playa de la Galera cove
- Playa de los Hierros cove
- Playa del Palomarico cove
- Playa del Saladar cove
Questions
Is Playa del Muelle sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Club Náutico Los Nietos, 0.6 NM by sea.
Is Playa del Muelle sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Playa del Muelle?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Playa del Muelle?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.