Marina de Port d'Aro
marina · Platja d'Aro · Costa Brava
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Marina de Port d'Aro is a marina on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is Platja d'Aro.
Also known as Platja de Port d'Aro (Punta Prima).
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 east.
Swell can come in from north-east to south-south-east (52°–156°).
- 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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (El Xiringuito) 490 m away
- Supermarket (BonÀrea) 650 m away
- Bus (Platja d'Aro - Parc d'Aro (Dir. Palafrugell)) 600 m away
- Parking 140 m away
- Fuel at the quay
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 Rovira, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Caleta del Racó de Llevant, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala dels Frares, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Club Nàutic Costa Brava CNCB, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Club Nàutic Costa Brava CNCB, 2.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- sa Conca cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Cala dels Gossos cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala Rovira cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Freu Gran de la Punta d'en Pau cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala dels Canyers cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Caleta del Racó de Llevant cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – Platja d'Aro
- Cala del Forn cove
- sa Conca cove
- Cala dels Gossos cove
Questions
Is Marina de Port d'Aro sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Rovira, 1.1 NM by sea.
Is Marina de Port d'Aro sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Club Nàutic Costa Brava CNCB, 2.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina de Port d'Aro?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Marina de Port d'Aro?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.