Cap Castell
cove · l'Escala · Costa Brava
Cap Castell is a cove on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is l'Escala.
Also known as Cova de la Morisca and Pou d'en Narcís.
The bay opens towards the east (90°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) 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-east (44°–140°).
- 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 25.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 4.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cap Castell 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
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Coves de la Morisca: 5 min on foot
- Cova de l'Aigua: 16 min by dinghy
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: Golf de la Morisca, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port de l'Estartit, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de l'Estartit, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de l'Estartit, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Pou d'en Miquel, 1.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Golf de la Morisca cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Cala Pedrosa cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- la Sardina cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Cala Ferriol cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Punta de les Salines cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Cala Calella cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – l'Escala
- Cala Pedrosa cove
- Cala del Salpaig cove
- Golf de la Morisca cove
- Platja de Sant Pere Pescador cove
Questions
Is Cap Castell sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Golf de la Morisca, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Cap Castell sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de l'Estartit, 3.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cap Castell?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 25.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cap Castell?
Room to anchor: medium (about 4.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cap Castell?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.