Cala Pelosa
cove · Roses · Costa Brava
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Cala Pelosa 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 la Pelosa and Pla de les Taules.
The bay opens towards the south (189°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-west (156°–228°).
- 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 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 5.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Pelosa 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.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (7 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Cova d'en Palou: 16 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 south-east wind: Port esportiu de Roses, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Punta Prima, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Badia de Montjoi, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Badia de Montjoi, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala de l'Home cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Badia de Montjoi cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Cala Rostella cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Racó de la Falconera cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Racó de la Figuerassa cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Cala de Canyelles Grosses cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – Roses
- Cala Canadell cove
- Cala Jóncols cove
- Cala Rostella cove
- Cala de Canyelles Petites cove
Questions
Is Cala Pelosa sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Pelosa sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port esportiu de Roses, 3.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Pelosa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Pelosa?
Room to anchor: medium (about 5.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Pelosa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.