Cala Jovera
cove · Torredembarra · Costa Dorada
Cala Jovera is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is Torredembarra.
Also known as la Jovera.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (168°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (88°–256°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 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
Cala Jovera lies in the protected area Xarxa Natura 2000 de les costes de Tarragona: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (12 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Tamarit: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 0 min on foot
- Castell de Tamarit: 4 min on foot
- Torre d'en Seguer: 8 min on foot
- Ferran: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 39 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: Xalet Voramar, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de Torredembarra, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Torredembarra, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Torredembarra, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Torredembarra, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Torredembarra, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de Tamarit cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- el Vinyet cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- la Fonteta cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala de la Móra cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Xalet Voramar cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Platja dels Capellans i Canyadell cove · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – Torredembarra
- la Fonteta cove
- Port de Torredembarra marina
- Platja de la Paella cove
- Platja dels Capellans cove
Questions
Is Cala Jovera sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Jovera sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Torredembarra, 2.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Jovera?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Jovera?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala Jovera?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.