Playa de Mezquitilla
cove · Vélez-Málaga · Costa del Sol
Playa de Mezquitilla is a cove on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Vélez-Málaga.
Also known as Mezquitilla.
The bay opens towards the south (178°).
Torre Ladeada, a 11-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east 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-south-west (104°–252°).
- 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 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (32 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre Ladeada: 11 min on foot
- Torre Derecha: 13 min on foot
- Deposits of the mouth of the Algarrobo River: 17 min on foot
- Algarrobo: 11 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 min by public transport (VJA-080)
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: Lagos, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa de La Caleta cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Lagos cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Playa del Morche cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- dog beach cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Playa del Cenicero cove · 3.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Vélez-Málaga
- Playa Valle de Niza cove
- Playa de Almayate cove
- dog beach cove
Questions
Is Playa de Mezquitilla sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Playa de Mezquitilla sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 1.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Playa de Mezquitilla?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Playa de Mezquitilla?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Playa de Mezquitilla?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.