Cala Arenas
cove · Algeciras · Costa del Sol
Cala Arenas is a cove on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Algeciras.
The bay opens towards the south-east (130°).
A renowned beach.
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 east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east-north-east (64°–68°).
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-south-west (72°–196°).
- 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 3.3 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
Cala Arenas lies in the protected area El Estrecho Natural Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Fuerte de San Diego: 14 min by dinghy
- Torre del Fraile: 25 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 north-east wind: Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Playa de Getares, 3.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Fuerte cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Playa de Getares cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo marina · 3.2 NM by sea
- Ensenada del Saladillo cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Puerto de la Bahía de Algeciras cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Punta de la Parra cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Algeciras
Questions
Is Cala Arenas sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Arenas sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 3.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Arenas?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Arenas?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala Arenas?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.