Queensway Quay Marina
marina · Gibraltar · Costa del Sol
Queensway Quay 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 Coaling Island.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west (248°–268°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (316°–320°).
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Ragged Staff Gates: 13 restaurants, bars or cafés, 10 min on foot
- Cathedral of the Holy Trinity: 10 min on foot
- Gibraltar Museum: 11 min on foot
- Prince Edward's Gate: 16 restaurants, bars or cafés, 15 min on foot
- St Andrew's Church, Gibraltar: 15 min on foot
- Moorish Wall: 7 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 min by public transport (10)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Boat Owners Club) 170 m away
- Supermarket (Morrisons) 950 m away
- Bus (Commonwealth Park) 170 m away
- Parking 150 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 north wind: Port of Gibraltar, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Mid Harbour Boat Owners' Marina, 1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port of Gibraltar, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port of Gibraltar, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- South Mole mooring field · 0.2 NM by sea
- Port of Gibraltar port · 0.2 NM by sea
- Mid Harbour Boat Owners' Marina marina · 1 NM by sea
- Ocean Village Marina marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Alcaidesa Marina marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Amarre 2 mooring field · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Gibraltar
- Governor's Beach cove
- Mid Harbour Boat Owners' Marina marina
- South Mole mooring field
- Spider Cave cove
Questions
Is Queensway Quay Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port of Gibraltar, 0.2 NM by sea.
Is Queensway Quay Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Queensway Quay Marina?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Queensway Quay Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.