Cala de Canyelles Petites
cove · Roses · Costa Brava
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Cala de Canyelles Petites is a cove on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is Roses.
It lies in Gulf of Roses.
Also known as Platja de Canyelles Petites.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (203°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 8 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-west (168°–204°).
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-west (208°–232°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (226 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Dolmen de la Creu d'en Cobertella: 18 min by road
- Poblat visigòtic del Puig Rom: 18 min by road
- Far de Roses: 22 min on foot
- Canyelles, l'Almadrava i Santa Rosa de Puig-rom: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 min on foot
- Castell de la Trinitat: 28 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 south-east wind: Port esportiu de Roses, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port esportiu de Roses, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port esportiu de Roses, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port esportiu de Roses, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de Bonifaci cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Port esportiu de Roses marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Cala de Canyelles Grosses cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Racó de la Figuerassa cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Platja del Rastell cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Racó de la Falconera cove · 2.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – Roses
- Cala Pelosa cove
- Cala Rostella cove
- Platja de Bonifaci cove
- Platja de ses Oliveres cove
Questions
Is Cala de Canyelles Petites sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala de Canyelles Petites sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port esportiu de Roses, 0.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala de Canyelles Petites?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala de Canyelles Petites?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: small (about 1.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala de Canyelles Petites?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.