Port del Garxao
marina · Costa Dorada
Port del Garxao is a marina on the coast of Costa Dorada.
It lies in Gulf of San Jorge.
Also known as Garxao Gran and Garxao Petit.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Port del Garxao lies in the protected area Ebro Delta Natural Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Far de Buda: 11 min on foot
- Delta de l'Ebre Natural Park: 26 min by road
Nearest services:
- Supermarket (Spar) 1.2 km away
- Fuel at the quay
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de Riumar cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Galatxo de Sorrapa cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Platja de la Marquesa cove · 3 NM by sea
- Port del Fangar cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Port Petit marina · 6.7 NM by sea
- Port d'Illa de Mar marina · 6.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – Costa Dorada
- Cala Ronyosa cove
- Platja de l'Almadrava cove
- Cala Justell cove
- Galatxo de Sorrapa cove
Questions
Is Port del Garxao sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Port del Garxao sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port del Garxao?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Port del Garxao?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.