Punta de la Galera
cove · Torredembarra · Costa Dorada
Punta de la Galera is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is Torredembarra.
Also known as Cap Gros.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (168°).
Far de la Galera, a 5-minute walk from the anchorage.
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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 (84°–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 4.8 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
Punta de la Galera 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
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (179 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Far de la Galera: 5 min on foot
- Cova de la Galera: 7 min on foot
- Cova de la Mula: 14 min by dinghy
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, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Platja de la Paella, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja dels Capellans i Canyadell cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Xalet Voramar cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Platja de la Paella cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Port de Torredembarra marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Platja de Tamarit cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- el Vinyet cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – Torredembarra
Questions
Is Punta de la Galera sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Punta de la Galera sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Torredembarra, 1.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Punta de la Galera?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Punta de la Galera?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Punta de la Galera?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.