Puerto de la Bahía de Algeciras
cove · Algeciras · Costa del Sol
Puerto de la Bahía de Algeciras 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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.7 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (12 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Museo Municipal de Algeciras: 17 min on foot
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Palma: 21 min on foot
- Cine Florida: 21 min on foot
- Algeciras: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 29 min on foot
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Puerto Deportivo Algeciras-Saladillo marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Ensenada del Saladillo 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
- Cala Arenas cove
- Playa de Palmones cove
- Cala Fuerte cove
- Ensenada del Cucareo cove
Questions
Is Puerto de la Bahía de Algeciras sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Puerto de la Bahía de Algeciras sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Puerto de la Bahía de Algeciras?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Puerto de la Bahía de Algeciras?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.