Playa Cala Bosque
cove · Torrevieja · Costa Blanca and Murcia
Playa Cala Bosque is a cove on the coast of Costa Blanca and Murcia.
The nearest town is Torrevieja.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (107°).
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 north-east.
Swell can come in from north-east to south (44°–180°).
- 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 3.4 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.
Built-up shore (129 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 Cala La Mosca, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Playa Cala la Caleta, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina Internacional, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina Internacional, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Internacional, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina Internacional, 2.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa Cala Cerrada cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Playa Cala Capitán cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Playa Cala Estaca cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Playa Cala La Mosca cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Playa Punta Prima cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Playa Cala la Caleta cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Blanca and Murcia by wind
More places – Torrevieja
- Cala del Moro cove
- La zorra cove
- Playa Cala Cerrada cove
- Real Club Náutico marina
Questions
Is Playa Cala Bosque sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Playa Cala La Mosca, 0.7 NM by sea.
Is Playa Cala Bosque sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Internacional, 2.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Playa Cala Bosque?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Playa Cala Bosque?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Playa Cala Bosque?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.