Platja dels Hortets
cove · la Ràpita · Costa Dorada
Platja dels Hortets is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is la Ràpita.
Also known as Platja de Garbí.
The bay opens towards the south (178°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.4 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (104°–108°).
Swell can come in from south to south-west (184°–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 2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- El Castell: 14 min on foot
- Reial Monestir de Nostra Senyora de la Ràpita: 17 min on foot
- La Ràpita: 13 restaurants, bars or cafés, 19 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 north-east wind: Platja del Far, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de la Ràpita, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port industrial d'Alcanar, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port industrial d'Alcanar (anchorage), 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Badia dels Alfacs (davant la Ràpita), 0.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Platja del Codonyol, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de les Delícies cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Platja del Far 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 · 0.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – la Ràpita
- Platja del Far cove
- Platja de lo Mar-i-cel cove
- Platja Fonda cove
- Alfaques Bay cove
Questions
Is Platja dels Hortets sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Platja dels Hortets sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port industrial d'Alcanar, 1.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Platja dels Hortets?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja dels Hortets?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Platja dels Hortets?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.