Cala de Giverola
cove · Sant Feliu de Guíxols · Costa Brava
Cala de Giverola is a cove on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is Sant Feliu de Guíxols.
Also known as Platja de Giverola, Racó de Llevant de Giverola and Cala des Bordims.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (154°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in 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 south-east to south (124°–188°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala de Giverola lies in the protected area Espai Natural Protegit del Massís de Cadiretes: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (36 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre de Cala Salionç: 16 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 east wind: Port de Sant Feliu de Guíxols, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Sant Feliu de Guíxols, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Sant Feliu de Guíxols, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala Fotedera, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Fotedera cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Cala Pola cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Cala de Sant Jaume cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Cala de Salionç cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Caleta des Canó cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Cala del Senyor Ramon cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – Sant Feliu de Guíxols
- Platja de Candell cove
- Port de Sant Feliu de Guíxols marina
- Cala Ventosa cove
- Punta de Garbí cove
Questions
Is Cala de Giverola sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala de Giverola sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Sant Feliu de Guíxols, 3.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala de Giverola?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala de Giverola?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: small (about 1.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala de Giverola?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.