Cala de l'Alguer
cove · l'Ametlla de Mar · Costa Dorada
Cala de l'Alguer is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is l'Ametlla de Mar.
It lies in Gulf of San Jorge.
Also known as Platja de l'Alguer.
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) wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west 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 (44°–208°).
- 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 5.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (190 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:
- L'Ametlla de Mar: 51 restaurants, bars or cafés, 11 min on foot
- Tortosa Cathedral: 75 min by public transport (R16)
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: Club Nàutic l'Ametlla de Mar, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Club Nàutic l'Ametlla de Mar, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala de l'Ambrosia cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Club Nàutic l'Ametlla de Mar marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Cala Nova cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala de Bon Capó cove · 1 NM by sea
- Platja de l'Estany cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Cala Mosques cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – l'Ametlla de Mar
- Cala Vidre cove
- Club Nàutic l'Ametlla de Mar marina
- Cala de la Llenya cove
- Platja de Port Olivet cove
Questions
Is Cala de l'Alguer sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Club Nàutic l'Ametlla de Mar, 0.7 NM by sea.
Is Cala de l'Alguer sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 1.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala de l'Alguer?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala de l'Alguer?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala de l'Alguer?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.