Port de Calafat
marina · Gulf of San Jorge · Costa Dorada
Port de Calafat is a marina on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest settlement is l’Almadrava.
Also known as Punta de Calafat.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-south-west (192°–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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- l’Almadrava: 20 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Rostisseria) 650 m away
- Supermarket (Supermercat) 660 m away
- Bus (Av. l’Ametlla de Mar, 56 (Pl. de l’Olivera-Calafat)) 530 m away
- Parking 60 m away
- Fuel at the quay
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala lo Ribellet cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Platja de Sant Jordi cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Cala de Cova el Gendre cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala Vidre cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Cala Forn cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Platja de l'Almadrava cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – Gulf of San Jorge
- Platja de l'Illot cove
- Cala de Cova el Gendre cove
- Cala lo Ribellet cove
Questions
Is Port de Calafat sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Port de Calafat sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 1.4 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Port de Calafat?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Port de Calafat?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.