Platja del Far
cove · Cullera · Valencia and Castellón
Platja del Far is a cove on the coast of Valencia and Castellón.
The nearest town is Cullera.
Also known as Platja de l'Illa, Platja de Cap Blanc, Platja del Racó and Punta Negra.
The bay opens towards the south-east (128°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, 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 (68°–180°).
- 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 3.4 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 (42 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Tower of Cullera Cape: 14 min on foot
- Faro: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 min on foot
- Faro de Cullera: 17 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-east wind: Port Esportiu de Gandia, 9.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port Esportiu de Gandia, 9.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port Esportiu de Gandia, 9.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port Esportiu de Gandia, 9.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Sequia, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Museu de Cova del Dragut cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Sequia cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Platja del Mareny Blau cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Platja de Bega de Mar cove · 4.2 NM by sea
- Platja de Tavernes cove · 5 NM by sea
- Platja del Perelló cove · 6.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Valencia and Castellón by wind
More places – Cullera
- Museu de Cova del Dragut cove
- Sequia cove
Questions
Is Platja del Far sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Platja del Far sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port Esportiu de Gandia, 9.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Platja del Far?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja del Far?
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 del Far?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.