Platja del Far
cove · la Ràpita · Costa Dorada
Platja del Far is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is la Ràpita.
Also known as Platja de Capri.
The bay opens towards the south (174°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to south-west (180°–216°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.9 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Far de Sant Carles de la Ràpita: 16 min by dinghy
- La Ràpita: 13 restaurants, bars or cafés, 22 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: Port de la Ràpita, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port industrial d'Alcanar, 1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port industrial d'Alcanar (anchorage), 1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Badia dels Alfacs (davant la Ràpita), 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Platja del Codonyol, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja dels Hortets cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Platja de les Delícies cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Platja del Codonyol cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Platja dels Tontos cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Platja del Suís cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Badia dels Alfacs (davant la Ràpita) anchorage · 0.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – la Ràpita
- Badia dels Alfacs (davant la Ràpita) anchorage
- Platja de lo Mar-i-cel cove
- Platja dels Hortets cove
Questions
Is Platja del Far sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Platja del Far sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port industrial d'Alcanar, 1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Platja del Far?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja del Far?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Platja del Far?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.