Cala Fuerte
cove · Algeciras · Costa del Sol
Cala Fuerte is a cove on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Algeciras.
The bay opens towards the south-east (140°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and west wind.
No shelter in north-east, 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 north-east to east-south-east (56°–112°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-west (124°–220°).
- 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 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Fuerte 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.
A few houses ashore (37 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Punta Carnero Lighthouse: 34 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 wind: Cala Arenas, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala Arenas, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Arenas cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo marina · 2.9 NM by sea
- Ensenada del Saladillo cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Puerto de la Bahía de Algeciras cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Playa de Getares cove · 3 NM by sea
- Punta de la Parra cove · 3.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Algeciras
Questions
Is Cala Fuerte sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Arenas, 0.4 NM by sea.
Is Cala Fuerte sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 2.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Fuerte?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Fuerte?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala Fuerte?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.