Puerto Cabopino

marina · Artola · Costa del Sol

Puerto Cabopino is a marina on the coast of Costa del Sol.

The nearest town is Artola.

Also known as Playa de Calahonda and Playa de Calahonda - La Luna / Royal Beach.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.

No shelter in 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 east to south-west (84°–220°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Sandy beach.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

Nearest services:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, 6.6 NM by sea.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.