Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal
cove · Fuengirola · Costa del Sol
Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal is a cove on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Fuengirola.
Also known as Playa de Torreblanca.
The bay opens towards the south-east (135°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-south-west (72°–204°).
- 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 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (29 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre Blanca: 14 min on foot
- Finca del Secretario: 15 min on foot
- Termas romanas de Torreblanca del Sol: 17 min by dinghy
- Arroyo de la Miel: 120 restaurants, bars or cafés, 28 min by public transport (C-1)
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, 2.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- La Perla-Torremuelle cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Playa Bonita cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola marina · 2.4 NM by sea
- Playa Mati cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Playa Benalnatura cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Playa de la Yuca cove · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Fuengirola
Questions
Is Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, 2.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.