Platja del Racó del Rec Fondo
cove · l'Escala · Costa Brava
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Platja del Racó del Rec Fondo is a cove on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is l'Escala.
Also known as Cala roca de la Cadira.
The bay opens towards the north-east (50°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east (24°–80°).
- 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 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 3.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Platja del Racó del Rec Fondo 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
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Cova de la Sal: 17 min by dinghy
- Torre de Montgó: 19 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: Cala Montgó, 0.1 NM by sea.
- 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
- Punta del Milà cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- la Rabiosa cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Cala Montgó cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Pou d'en Miquel cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Cala del Salpaig cove · 1.2 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
- Platja del Moll Grec cove
- Cala Montgó cove
- Port de la Clota Grossa marina
- Pou d'en Miquel cove
Questions
Is Platja del Racó del Rec Fondo sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Montgó, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Platja del Racó del Rec Fondo 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 Platja del Racó del Rec Fondo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja del Racó del Rec Fondo?
Room to anchor: medium (about 3.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Platja del Racó del Rec Fondo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.