Punta de la Creueta
cove · Tarragona · Costa Dorada
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Punta de la Creueta is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is Tarragona.
Also known as Pedrera dels Escipions.
The bay opens towards the south (173°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (100°–244°).
- 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 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Punta de la Creueta lies in the protected area Xarxa Natura 2000 de les costes de Tarragona: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre dels Escipions: 11 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 de Calabecs, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port esportiu de Tarragona, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port esportiu de Tarragona, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port esportiu de Tarragona, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port esportiu de Tarragona, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port esportiu de Tarragona, 3.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de l'Arboçar cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Platja Llarga cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Platja de Calabecs cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Comellar del Rata cove · 1 NM by sea
- Platja dels Capellans cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Cala de la Móra cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – Tarragona
- Moll de Llevant cove
- Platja dels Cossis cove
Questions
Is Punta de la Creueta sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Punta de la Creueta sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port esportiu de Tarragona, 3.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Punta de la Creueta?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Punta de la Creueta?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Punta de la Creueta?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.