Platja de la Patacona
cove · Alboraya · Valencia and Castellón
Platja de la Patacona is a cove on the coast of Valencia and Castellón.
The nearest town is Alboraya.
The bay opens towards the east (83°).
A renowned beach.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south-east (24°–144°).
- 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 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (12 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Casa-museu de Blasco Ibáñez: 14 min on foot
- Valencia: 236 restaurants, bars or cafés, 32 min by public transport (31)
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: La Marina de València, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: La Marina de València, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: La Marina de València, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: La Marina de València, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: La Marina de València, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- La Marina de València marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Port Saplaya marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- La Marina de València (anchorage) anchorage · 1.4 NM by sea
- Port Saplaya (anchorage) anchorage · 1.7 NM by sea
- Port Esportiu Pobla Marina marina · 3.3 NM by sea
- Port of Valencia port · 5.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Valencia and Castellón by wind
More places – Alboraya
- Port Saplaya marina
- Port Saplaya (anchorage) anchorage
Questions
Is Platja de la Patacona sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is La Marina de València, 1.2 NM by sea.
Is Platja de la Patacona sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is La Marina de València, 1.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Platja de la Patacona?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja de la Patacona?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Platja de la Patacona?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.