Cala Canadell
cove · Roses · Costa Brava
Cala Canadell is a cove on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is Roses.
Also known as Platja del Canadell, Punta de la Galera and Cova de les Eremites.
The bay opens towards the east (90°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in east 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 east-south-east (72°–112°).
- 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 9.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 7.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Canadell lies in the protected area Cap de Creus 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.
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Cova del Tabal: 8 min on foot
- Cova dels Dormidors: 15 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: Cala Jóncols, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala de l'Home, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port esportiu de Roses, 5.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Jóncols cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- les Ermites cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Punta Prima cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Cala de l'Home cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Cala Pelosa cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Cala Rostella cove · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – Roses
- Badia de Cadaqués cove
- Badia de Montjoi cove
- Cala Jóncols cove
- Cala Pelosa cove
Questions
Is Cala Canadell sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Canadell sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port esportiu de Roses, 5.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Canadell?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Canadell?
Room to anchor: medium (about 7.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Canadell?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.