Puerto de Motril-Granada
port · Motril · Costa del Sol
Puerto de Motril-Granada is a port on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Motril.
Also known as El Varadero.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.4 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Restaurante Paquillo) 150 m away
- Supermarket (Mercasol) 350 m away
- Bus 330 m away
- Parking 100 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa Can cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Playa de las Azucenas cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Playa de la Pelá cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Playa de la Joya cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Playa Salmonete cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- El Carrizal cove · 4.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Motril
- Playa Can cove
- Playa de las Azucenas cove
Questions
Is Puerto de Motril-Granada sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Puerto de Motril-Granada sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
Can you spend the night at Puerto de Motril-Granada?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.