Racó de la Figuerassa
cove · Roses · Costa Brava
Racó de la Figuerassa is a cove on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is Roses.
It lies in Gulf of Roses.
The bay opens towards the south (191°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to west-south-west (132°–244°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 12.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Racó de la Figuerassa lies in the protected area Cap de Creus Natural Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (49 buildings 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 east wind: Cala de Canyelles Grosses, 0.4 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: Cala Rostella, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala Rostella, 1.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala de Canyelles Grosses cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Platja de Bonifaci cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Racó de la Falconera cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Cala de Canyelles Petites cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala Rostella cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Port esportiu de Roses marina · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – Roses
- Platja del Rastell cove
- Racó de la Falconera cove
- Rec d'Aiguadolç cove
Questions
Is Racó de la Figuerassa sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Racó de la Figuerassa 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.
How deep is the water at Racó de la Figuerassa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 12.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Racó de la Figuerassa?
Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Racó de la Figuerassa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.