Playa Can
cove · Motril · Costa del Sol
Playa Can is a cove on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Motril.
The bay opens towards the south-east (126°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (124°–132°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 14.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 59.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (216 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- El Varadero: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 18 min by dinghy
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: Puerto de Motril-Granada, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Puerto de Motril-Granada, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Puerto de Motril-Granada, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa de las Azucenas cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Playa de la Pelá cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Puerto de Motril-Granada port · 1.1 NM by sea
- Playa de la Joya cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Playa Salmonete cove · 3 NM by sea
- Calahonda cove · 5.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Motril
Questions
Is Playa Can sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Playa Can sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto de Motril-Granada, 1.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Playa Can?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 14.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Playa Can?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 59.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Playa Can?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.