la Falconera
cove · Salou · Costa Dorada
la Falconera is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is Salou.
Also known as Punta de la Farola.
The bay opens towards the south-east (133°).
Far de Salou, a 9-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and west 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-west (56°–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 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Far de Salou: 9 min on foot
- La punta de la Cella: 17 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 wind: Cala Morisca, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala Morisca, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Vinya, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Tarragona, 3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Tarragona, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Platja de la Pineda, 2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Platja de la Pineda, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Morisca cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Platja de la Pineda cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala Vinya cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Cala Penya Tallada cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Platja Llarga cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- La Punta Chata cove · 1.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – Salou
- La Punta Chata cove
- Platja de la Pineda cove
Questions
Is la Falconera sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Morisca, 0.6 NM by sea.
Is la Falconera sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Tarragona, 3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at la Falconera?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at la Falconera?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at la Falconera?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.