la Sardina
cove · l'Escala · Costa Brava
la Sardina is a cove on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is l'Escala.
Also known as Punta de la Sardina.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (58°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), 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-north-west to south-east (340°–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 36.9 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
la Sardina 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
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- els Estufadors: 17 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, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port de l'Estartit, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de l'Estartit, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de l'Estartit, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Pou d'en Miquel, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cap Castell, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Pedrosa cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cap Castell cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Golf de la Morisca cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Punta de les Salines cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Cala Calella cove · 1 NM by sea
- Cala Ferriol cove · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – l'Escala
- Punta del Milà cove
- Roca del Bou cove
- les Planasses cove
Questions
Is la Sardina sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Golf de la Morisca, 0.5 NM by sea.
Is la Sardina sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de l'Estartit, 2.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at la Sardina?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 36.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at la Sardina?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.