Cala del Salpaig
cove · l'Escala · Costa Brava
Cala del Salpaig is a cove on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is l'Escala.
It lies in Gulf of Roses.
Also known as el Salpaig, Platja del Salpatx and el Baixador.
The bay opens towards the north-east (41°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to east-south-east (4°–104°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (336°–356°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala del Salpaig lies in the protected area Montgrí, Medes Islands and Lower Ter Natural Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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: Cala Montgó, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port de la Clota Grossa, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de la Clota Grossa, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de la Clota Grossa, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Platja del Racó del Rec Fondo, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- les Planasses cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Roca del Bou cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Punta del Milà cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Platja del Racó del Rec Fondo cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- la Rabiosa cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala Montgó cove · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – l'Escala
- Cala Ferriol cove
- Cala Pedrosa cove
- Cap Castell cove
- Golf de la Morisca cove
Questions
Is Cala del Salpaig sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Montgó, 1.3 NM by sea.
Is Cala del Salpaig sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de la Clota Grossa, 1.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala del Salpaig?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala del Salpaig?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala del Salpaig?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.