Platja de la Paella
cove · Torredembarra · Costa Dorada
Platja de la Paella is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is Torredembarra.
The bay opens towards the south-east (137°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-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 east-north-east to south-south-west (68°–212°).
- 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
Platja de la Paella 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 (10 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Torredembarra: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 20 min by public transport (L1)
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, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Punta de la Galera cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Platja dels Capellans i Canyadell cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Xalet Voramar cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Port de Torredembarra marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Platja de Tamarit cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- el Vinyet cove · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – Torredembarra
- Port de Torredembarra marina
- Cala Jovera cove
- Platja dels Capellans cove
- Platja dels Capellans i Canyadell cove
Questions
Is Platja de la Paella sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Platja de la Paella sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Torredembarra, 1.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Platja de la Paella?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja de la Paella?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Platja de la Paella?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.