Ensenada del Saladillo
cove · Algeciras · Costa del Sol
Ensenada del Saladillo is a cove on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Algeciras.
It lies in Bay of Gibraltar.
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
No open sector to the swell was found.
- 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 2.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.1 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (14 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Isla Verde Lighthouse: 17 min by dinghy
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Puerto de la Bahía de Algeciras cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Playa de Getares cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Ensenada del Cucareo cove · 1 NM by sea
- Cala Fuerte cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Mid Harbour Boat Owners' Marina marina · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Algeciras
- Playa de Getares cove
- Cala Arenas cove
- Playa de Palmones cove
Questions
Is Ensenada del Saladillo sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ensenada del Saladillo sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Ensenada del Saladillo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 2.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ensenada del Saladillo?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Ensenada del Saladillo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.