Cala Piteras
cove · Torrevieja · Costa Blanca and Murcia
Cala Piteras is a cove on the coast of Costa Blanca and Murcia.
The nearest town is Torrevieja.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (113°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to south (48°–188°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (17 buildings 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: Playa Punta Prima, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Real Club Náutico, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Real Club Náutico, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Real Club Náutico, 1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Internacional, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina Internacional, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa Rocío del Mar cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala de lo Ferri cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Playa Punta Prima cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Real Club Náutico marina · 1 NM by sea
- Playa Cala La Mosca cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Marina Internacional marina · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Blanca and Murcia by wind
More places – Torrevieja
- Cala de lo Ferri cove
- Playa Rocío del Mar cove
- Playa Cala Capitán cove
- Playa Cala La Mosca cove
Questions
Is Cala Piteras sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Playa Punta Prima, 0.6 NM by sea.
Is Cala Piteras sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Real Club Náutico, 1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Piteras?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Piteras?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cala Piteras?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.