أيا منيون
cove · Nador · Morocco
أيا منيون is a cove on the coast of Morocco.
The nearest town is Nador.
The bay opens towards the south-west (226°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 4.5 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (136°–152°).
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (280°–296°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
أيا منيون lies in the protected area Mar Chica: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Morocco: anchoring at night is forbidden, be in port before dark; prior permission needed to anchor by day.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (17 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Mar Chica: 44 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 wind: Marina near Nador, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Oulad Aïssa, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: port de Nador Beni Nsar, 7.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Restinga, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Restinga, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina near Nador, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina near Nador, 4.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Oulad Aïssa cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Restinga port · 2.9 NM by sea
- Bocana cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Atalayon marina · 4.8 NM by sea
- port de Nador Beni Nsar marina · 7.8 NM by sea
- Jorf Arroum cove · 8.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Morocco by wind
More places – Nador
- Atalayon marina
Questions
Is أيا منيون sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Nador, 4.4 NM by sea.
Is أيا منيون sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is port de Nador Beni Nsar, 7.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at أيا منيون?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at أيا منيون?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at أيا منيون?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.