Cala Rostella
cove · Roses · Costa Brava
Cala Rostella 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 Rostella.
The bay opens towards the south-east (124°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-east (104°–148°).
- 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 8.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Rostella 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 (0 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Cova de les Bruixes: 8 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-east wind: Badia de Montjoi, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala de l'Home, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port esportiu de Roses, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Punta Prima, 2.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Badia de Montjoi cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala de l'Home cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Cala Pelosa cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Racó de la Falconera cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Racó de la Figuerassa cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cala de Canyelles Grosses cove · 2 NM by sea
This place is on an odyssey
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – Roses
- Cala Jóncols cove
- Cala Pelosa cove
- Cala de Canyelles Petites cove
- Platja de Bonifaci cove
Questions
Is Cala Rostella sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Rostella sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port esportiu de Roses, 3.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Rostella?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Rostella?
Room to anchor: small (about 1.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Rostella?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.