Monte Kung Fu
cove · Algeciras · Costa del Sol
Monte Kung Fu is a cove on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Algeciras.
It lies in Bay of Gibraltar.
The bay opens towards the north (10°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (8°–16°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (14 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Palma: 20 min on foot
- Torre del Almirante: 24 min by dinghy
- Algeciras: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 min by public transport (4)
- Torre de los Adalides: 43 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: Playa de Palmones, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Playa de Palmones, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Playa de Palmones, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa de Palmones cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Carteya-Guadarranque cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Los Roncalillos Beach cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Amarre 2 mooring field · 2.9 NM by sea
- Embarcadero de Campamento marina · 3 NM by sea
- Puerto Deportivo de Puente Mayorga marina · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Algeciras
- Cala Fuerte cove
- Ensenada del Cucareo cove
- Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo marina
Questions
Is Monte Kung Fu sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Playa de Palmones, 1.5 NM by sea.
Is Monte Kung Fu sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Monte Kung Fu?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Monte Kung Fu?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Monte Kung Fu?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.