Dársena Pesquera
marina · Melilla · Morocco
Dársena Pesquera is a marina on the coast of Morocco.
The nearest town is Melilla.
Also known as Dársena Villanueva, Ensenada de los Galápagos, Cala de Trápana and Playa Los Militares.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-east (344°–44°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Morocco: anchoring at night is forbidden, be in port before dark; prior permission needed to anchor by day.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Puerta de la Marina, Melilla: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 5 min on foot
- Melilla Museum: 6 min on foot
- Puerta de Santiago, Melilla: 12 restaurants, bars or cafés, 7 min on foot
- Puerta de la Victoria, Melilla: 14 restaurants, bars or cafés, 8 min on foot
- Melilla la Vieja: 8 min on foot
- Conventico Caves: 9 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Pérgola) 110 m away
- Supermarket (Aldi) 970 m away
- Parking 100 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Dársena del Puerto Deportivo de Melilla, Puerto Noray, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Dársena del Puerto Deportivo de Melilla, Puerto Noray, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Dársena del Puerto Deportivo de Melilla, Puerto Noray, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Dársena del Puerto Deportivo de Melilla, Puerto Noray, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Dársena del Puerto Deportivo de Melilla, Puerto Noray marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Playa de Horcas Coloradas cove · 1 NM by sea
- port de Nador Beni Nsar marina · 1 NM by sea
- Rostrogordo cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Atalayon marina · 3.6 NM by sea
- Idoghotsène cove · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Morocco by wind
More places – Melilla
Questions
Is Dársena Pesquera sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Dársena del Puerto Deportivo de Melilla, Puerto Noray, 0.7 NM by sea.
Is Dársena Pesquera sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
Can you spend the night at Dársena Pesquera?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.