Golf de la Morisca
cove · l'Escala · Costa Brava
Golf de la Morisca is a cove on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is l'Escala.
Also known as Racó de la Morisca.
The bay opens towards the east (100°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in 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 east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-east (60°–144°).
- 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 14.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 4.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Golf de la Morisca 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
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Coves de la Morisca: 6 min on foot
- la Roca Foradada: 14 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-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
- Cap Castell 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 del Salpaig cove
- Cap Castell cove
- Platja de Sant Pere Pescador cove
- Platja de les Muscleres cove
Questions
Is Golf de la Morisca sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Golf de la Morisca 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 Golf de la Morisca?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 14.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Golf de la Morisca?
Room to anchor: medium (about 4.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Golf de la Morisca?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.