Miramar
cove · Torreguadiaro · Costa del Sol
Miramar is a cove on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Torreguadiaro.
The bay opens towards the south-east (141°).
A renowned beach.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-west (80°–204°).
- 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 4.3 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.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- San Diego: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 15 min by dinghy
- San Enrique de Guadiaro: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 min by public transport (Rojo)
- Guadiaro: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 25 min by public transport (Rojo)
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Puerto de Sotogrande, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 2.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Torreguadiaro cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala de la Sardina cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Puerto de Sotogrande marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina · 2.7 NM by sea
- Punta Mala cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Playa de La Alcaidesa cove · 4.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Torreguadiaro
- Cala de la Sardina cove
- Puerto de Sotogrande marina
Questions
Is Miramar sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Miramar sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 2.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Miramar?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Miramar?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Miramar?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.