Ocean Village Marina
marina · Gibraltar · Costa del Sol
Ocean Village Marina is a marina on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Gibraltar.
It lies in Bay of Gibraltar.
Also known as Marina Bay.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west to west (272°–280°).
- 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
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Barcina Gate: 53 restaurants, bars or cafés, 9 min on foot
- Granada Gate: 39 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 min on foot
- St. Theresa's Church: 17 min on foot
- Gibraltar Nature Reserve: 17 min by public transport (N8E)
- Forbes' Quarry: 22 min on foot
- St. Michael's Cave: 22 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Bridge Bar & Grill) 60 m away
- Supermarket (Eroski) 160 m away
- Bus (Waterport Road) 170 m away
- Parking 70 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Mid Harbour Boat Owners' Marina, 2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port of Gibraltar, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port of Gibraltar, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Alcaidesa Marina marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- South Mole mooring field · 0.9 NM by sea
- Queensway Quay Marina marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Port of Gibraltar port · 1.3 NM by sea
- Amarre 2 mooring field · 1.7 NM by sea
- Embarcadero de Campamento marina · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Gibraltar
- Port of Gibraltar port
- Governor's Beach cove
Questions
Is Ocean Village Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ocean Village Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Ocean Village Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Ocean Village Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.