Port Saplaya
marina · Alboraya · Valencia and Castellón
Port Saplaya is a marina on the coast of Valencia and Castellón.
The nearest town is Alboraya.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-south-east (76°–156°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
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:
- Alboraia: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 24 min by public transport
- Valencia Cathedral: 30 min by road
- Tavernes Blanques: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 31 min by public transport
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 130 m away
- Supermarket (Alcampo) 480 m away
- Train (Roca-Cúper) 1.8 km away
- Parking 80 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-east wind: La Marina de València, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: La Marina de València, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: La Marina de València, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: La Marina de València, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port Saplaya (anchorage) anchorage · 0.5 NM by sea
- Platja de la Patacona cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- La Marina de València marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Port Esportiu Pobla Marina marina · 2.2 NM by sea
- La Marina de València (anchorage) anchorage · 2.6 NM by sea
- Platja de Plans cove · 5.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Valencia and Castellón by wind
More places – Alboraya
- Platja de la Patacona cove
- Port Saplaya (anchorage) anchorage
Questions
Is Port Saplaya sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Port Saplaya sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is La Marina de València, 2.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Port Saplaya?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port Saplaya?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.