Cala Montgó
cove · l'Escala · Costa Brava
Cala Montgó is a cove on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is l'Escala.
Also known as Cova Nº1 de la Cala Montgó and Platja de Montgó.
The bay opens towards the east (82°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in 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 east-north-east to east (68°–100°).
- 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 9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 3.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Montgó lies in the protected area Montgrí, Medes Islands and Lower Ter Natural Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (82 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Cova de Mont-recova: 13 min on foot
- Torre de Montgó: 20 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Port de la Clota Grossa, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de la Clota Grossa, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de la Clota Grossa, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- la Rabiosa cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Platja del Racó del Rec Fondo cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Punta del Milà cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Pou d'en Miquel cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Cala del Salpaig cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- les Planasses cove · 1.6 NM by sea
This place is on an odyssey
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – l'Escala
Questions
Is Cala Montgó sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Montgó sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de la Clota Grossa, 2.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Montgó?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Montgó?
Room to anchor: medium (about 3.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Montgó?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.