Port de Colera
marina · Colera · Costa Brava
Port de Colera is a marina on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is Colera.
Also known as Badia de Colera, Cala Capellans, Platja d'en Goixa and Platja dels Morts.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to east-south-east (52°–112°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Colera: 8 restaurants, bars or cafés, 15 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (la Llesca) 160 m away
- Supermarket (Mercè) 590 m away
- Train (Colera) 430 m away
- Parking (Aparcament gratuït) 200 m away
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: les Tres Platgetes, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port del Port de la Selva, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port del Port de la Selva, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: el Borró d'Enfora, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja d'en Carbassó cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Badia de Garbet cove · 1 NM by sea
- el Borró d'Enfora cove · 1 NM by sea
- Platja Gran del Futaner cove · 1 NM by sea
- Platja del Claper cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- les Tres Platgetes cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – Colera
- Platja Gran del Futaner cove
- el Borró d'Enfora cove
- Cala Bramant cove
- Platja d'en Carbassó cove
Questions
Is Port de Colera sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is les Tres Platgetes, 1.5 NM by sea.
Is Port de Colera sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is el Borró d'Enfora, 1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Port de Colera?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port de Colera?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.