la Fonteta
cove · Torredembarra · Costa Dorada
la Fonteta is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is Torredembarra.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (162°).
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 east.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (84°–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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
la Fonteta 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.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre de la Móra: 17 min by dinghy
- Roman quarry of El Mèdol: 34 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: Comellar del Rata, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de Torredembarra, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Torredembarra, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Torredembarra, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Torredembarra, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Torredembarra, 2.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala de la Móra cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Comellar del Rata cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Cala Jovera cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- el Vinyet cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Platja de Tamarit cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Platja de Calabecs cove · 0.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – Torredembarra
- Platja de l'Arboçar cove
- Xalet Voramar cove
- Port de Torredembarra marina
- Cala Jovera cove
Questions
Is la Fonteta sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is la Fonteta sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Torredembarra, 2.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at la Fonteta?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at la Fonteta?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at la Fonteta?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.