Xalet Voramar
cove · Torredembarra · Costa Dorada
Xalet Voramar is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is Torredembarra.
Also known as el Fortí and els Munts.
The bay opens towards the south (180°).
villa dels Munts, a 7-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), 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-south-east to west-south-west (108°–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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- villa dels Munts: 7 min on foot
- Muralla d'Altafulla: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 min on foot
- Altafulla: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 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 east wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Torredembarra, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja dels Capellans i Canyadell cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Punta de la Galera cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Platja de Tamarit cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- el Vinyet cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala Jovera cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Port de Torredembarra marina · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – Torredembarra
- Platja de Tamarit cove
- Platja de l'Arboçar cove
- la Fonteta cove
- Port de Torredembarra marina
Questions
Is Xalet Voramar sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Xalet Voramar sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Torredembarra, 1.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Xalet Voramar?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Xalet Voramar?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Xalet Voramar?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.