les Ermites
cove · Roses · Costa Brava
les Ermites is a cove on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is Roses.
The bay opens towards the east (82°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north-east and 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 (68°–100°).
- 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 15 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
les Ermites 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 del Traire: 14 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: 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 Canadell cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Cala Jóncols 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
- Punta Prima cove
- es Llaner Gros cove
- sa Conca cove
- Cala Talabre cove
Questions
Is les Ermites sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is les Ermites 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 les Ermites?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 15 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at les Ermites?
Room to anchor: medium (about 7.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at les Ermites?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.