Platja dels Capellans i Canyadell
cove · Torredembarra · Costa Dorada
Platja dels Capellans i Canyadell is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is Torredembarra.
The bay opens towards the south (174°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and north-west 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 south-east.
Swell can come in from east to west (92°–260°).
- 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 3.8 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 dels Capellans i Canyadell 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 (11 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- villa dels Munts: 12 min on foot
- Far de la Galera: 12 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, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Platja de la Paella, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Xalet Voramar, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Xalet Voramar cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Punta de la Galera cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Platja de Tamarit cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- el Vinyet cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Platja de la Paella cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala Jovera cove · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – Torredembarra
- Platja de la Paella cove
- Platja dels Capellans cove
- Punta de la Galera cove
- el Vinyet cove
Questions
Is Platja dels Capellans i Canyadell sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Platja dels Capellans i Canyadell sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Torredembarra, 1.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Platja dels Capellans i Canyadell?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja dels Capellans i Canyadell?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Platja dels Capellans i Canyadell?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.