Punta de Torremolinos
cove · Torremolinos · Costa del Sol
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Punta de Torremolinos is a cove on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Torremolinos.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (119°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, 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 north-east to south-south-west (36°–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.
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
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (9 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre Molinos: 18 min on foot
- Torremolinos: 111 restaurants, bars or cafés, 20 min by public transport (T-2)
- Arroyo de la Miel: 120 restaurants, bars or cafés, 29 min by public transport (C-1)
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Playa de Torre Vigía, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: IGY Málaga Marina, 6.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: IGY Málaga Marina, 6.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: IGY Málaga Marina, 6.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: IGY Málaga Marina, 6.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: IGY Málaga Marina, 6.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa Campo de Golf cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Playa de Torre Vigía cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Playa de Guadalmar cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Playa de la Yuca cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Playa Benalnatura cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Playa Bonita cove · 4.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Torremolinos
- Playa de Guadalmar cove
- Playa Campo de Golf cove
Questions
Is Punta de Torremolinos sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Playa de Torre Vigía, 3.1 NM by sea.
Is Punta de Torremolinos sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is IGY Málaga Marina, 6.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Punta de Torremolinos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Punta de Torremolinos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Punta de Torremolinos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.