Playa de Getares
cove · Algeciras · Costa del Sol
Playa de Getares 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 east (99°).
A renowned beach.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to north-east (44°–52°).
Swell can come in from east to south-east (84°–140°).
- 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 3.4 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
Playa de Getares lies in the protected area El Estrecho Natural Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Río Pícaro: 20 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: Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Ensenada del Saladillo cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Puerto de la Bahía de Algeciras cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Ensenada del Cucareo cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cala Fuerte cove · 3 NM by sea
- Cala Arenas cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Algeciras
- Ensenada del Saladillo cove
- Cala Arenas cove
Questions
Is Playa de Getares sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 0.9 NM by sea.
Is Playa de Getares sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo, 0.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Playa de Getares?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Playa de Getares?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Playa de Getares?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.