Galatxo de Sorrapa
cove · San Antonio Island · Costa Dorada
Galatxo de Sorrapa is a cove on the island of San Antonio Island, in the Costa Dorada cruising area.
It lies in Gulf of San Jorge.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (61°).
Shelter by wind direction
Partial shelter in south-west and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-west to south (308°–176°).
- 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 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Galatxo de Sorrapa lies in the protected area Ebro Delta Natural Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Port del Garxao, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port del Garxao, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port del Garxao, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Platja de Riumar, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Platja de Riumar, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Platja de Riumar, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port del Garxao, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port del Garxao, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de Riumar cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Port del Garxao marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Platja de la Marquesa cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Port del Fangar cove · 5 NM by sea
- Port Petit marina · 7.7 NM by sea
- Port d'Illa de Mar marina · 7.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – San Antonio Island
- Port del Garxao marina
- Cala Justell cove
- Platja de Sant Salvador cove
- Port de Comarruga marina
Questions
Is Galatxo de Sorrapa sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port del Garxao, 1.4 NM by sea.
Is Galatxo de Sorrapa sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Platja de Riumar, 0.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Galatxo de Sorrapa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Galatxo de Sorrapa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Galatxo de Sorrapa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.