Marina empuriabrava
marina · Roses · Costa Brava
Marina empuriabrava is a marina on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is Roses.
It lies in Gulf of Roses.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south 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 (108°–180°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Empuriabrava: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 33 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Restaurant V&P Internacional) 610 m away
- Supermarket (Montserrat) 950 m away
- Parking 440 m away
- Fuel at the quay
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: Platja del Rastell, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Platja del Rastell, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port esportiu de Roses, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port esportiu de Roses, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port esportiu de Roses, 1.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja del Rastell cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Port esportiu de Roses marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cala de Canyelles Petites cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Platja de Bonifaci cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Cala de Canyelles Grosses cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Racó de la Figuerassa cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – Roses
- Cala Tavellera cove
- Cala d'en Pere Fet cove
- Cala de Canyelles Grosses cove
- Cala de l'Home cove
Questions
Is Marina empuriabrava sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina empuriabrava sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port esportiu de Roses, 1.6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina empuriabrava?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Marina empuriabrava?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.