Playa del Morche
cove · Torrox · Costa del Sol
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Playa del Morche is a cove on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Torrox.
Also known as El Morche.
The bay opens towards the south (191°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and 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 west (112°–268°).
- 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 3.2 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.
Built-up shore (92 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- El Morche: 7 restaurants, bars or cafés, 10 min on foot
- Torre de Güi: 15 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: Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Lagos, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa del Cenicero cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Lagos cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Playa de Mezquitilla cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Playa los Cuartos cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Playa de La Caleta cove · 3 NM by sea
- Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez marina · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Torrox
- Playa El Calacile cove
- Playa del Cenicero cove
- Playa los Cuartos cove
Questions
Is Playa del Morche sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Playa del Morche sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 3.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Playa del Morche?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Playa del Morche?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Playa del Morche?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.