Punta del Milà

cove · l'Escala · Costa Brava

Punta del Milà is a cove on the coast of Costa Brava.

The nearest town is l'Escala.

Also known as Cova de la Sal and Cova de la Cambra d'Aire.

The bay opens towards the north-north-east (32°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.

Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west 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-west to east (344°–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.

Check the shelter of Punta del Milà for your arrival

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 25.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Room to anchor: medium (about 3.1 ha).

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Protected area and seagrass

Punta del Milà 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.

Ashore and services

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).

Within reach:

Cova de la Sal: 6 min on foot
Cova del Sabó: 12 min on foot
Cova de Baix de Cols: 17 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 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.
In north-west wind: Platja del Racó del Rec Fondo, 0.1 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Platja del Racó del Rec Fondo 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 · 1.5 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind

More places – l'Escala

Questions

Is Punta del Milà 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 Punta del Milà 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 Punta del Milà?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 25.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Punta del Milà?

Room to anchor: medium (about 3.1 ha).

Can you spend the night at Punta del Milà?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.