Playa Piedra de Tarzán
cove · Nerja · Costa del Sol
Playa Piedra de Tarzán is a cove on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Nerja.
Also known as Cueva del Lobo Marino.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (168°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-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 south-west (108°–236°).
- 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 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (35 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Nerja: 97 restaurants, bars or cafés, 34 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: El Cerro Gordo, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina del Este, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina del Este, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina del Este, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina del Este, 7.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa de La Caleta cove · 1 NM by sea
- Playa de Maro cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Macaca cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Playa de las Alberquillas cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Playa de Vilches cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Playa El Calacile cove · 3.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Nerja
- Playa del Cañuelo cove
- Playa de La Caleta cove
- Cala del Pino cove
Questions
Is Playa Piedra de Tarzán sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Playa Piedra de Tarzán sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina del Este, 7.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Playa Piedra de Tarzán?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Playa Piedra de Tarzán?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Playa Piedra de Tarzán?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.