El Alicate
cove · Marbella · Costa del Sol
El Alicate is a cove on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Marbella.
The bay opens towards the south (189°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to west (108°–276°).
- 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 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (74 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Rícmar: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 29 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Marina la Bajadilla Marbella, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina la Bajadilla Marbella, 3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina la Bajadilla Marbella, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina la Bajadilla Marbella, 3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina la Bajadilla Marbella, 3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina la Bajadilla Marbella, 3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa Bahía de Marbella cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Playa de Los Monteros cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Playa de Artola cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Marina la Bajadilla Marbella marina · 3 NM by sea
- Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen, de Marbella marina · 3.6 NM by sea
- Puerto Cabopino marina · 4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Marbella
Questions
Is El Alicate sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is El Alicate sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina la Bajadilla Marbella, 3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at El Alicate?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at El Alicate?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at El Alicate?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.