Rec d'Aiguadolç
cove · Roses · Costa Brava
Rec d'Aiguadolç is a cove on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is Roses.
The bay opens towards the east (100°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) 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 south-east (64°–140°).
- 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 13 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
Rec d'Aiguadolç 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).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Es Portal: 53 restaurants, bars or cafés, 27 min by dinghy
- Cadaqués: 61 restaurants, bars or cafés, 28 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Badia de Cadaqués, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Badia de Cadaqués, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Platja de ses Oliveres, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Badia de Portlligat, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Badia de Cadaqués cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Platja de ses Oliveres cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- sa Conca cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- es Llaner Gros cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Platja Confitera cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Cala d'en Pere Fet cove · 0.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – Roses
Questions
Is Rec d'Aiguadolç sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Badia de Cadaqués, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Rec d'Aiguadolç sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Rec d'Aiguadolç?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Rec d'Aiguadolç?
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Rec d'Aiguadolç?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.