Racó de la Falconera
cove · Roses · Costa Brava
Racó de la Falconera is a cove on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is Roses.
It lies in Gulf of Roses.
Also known as Punta Falconera.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (151°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (84°–240°).
- 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 12.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Racó de la Falconera 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
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala de l'Home, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port esportiu de Roses, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port esportiu de Roses, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala Rostella, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala Rostella, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Rostella cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Badia de Montjoi cove · 1 NM by sea
- Racó de la Figuerassa cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Cala de l'Home cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Cala Pelosa cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala de Canyelles Grosses cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – Roses
- Platja de les Clisques cove
- Platja del Rastell cove
- Racó de la Figuerassa cove
- Rec d'Aiguadolç cove
Questions
Is Racó de la Falconera sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Racó de la Falconera sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port esportiu de Roses, 2.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Racó de la Falconera?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 12.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Racó de la Falconera?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.