Platja d'Almardà
cove · Sagunto · Valencia and Castellón
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Platja d'Almardà is a cove on the coast of Valencia and Castellón.
The nearest town is Sagunto.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (102°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
A renowned beach.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and 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 north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south (28°–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 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
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.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Costa del Azahar: 11 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: Port Esportiu Siles, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port Esportiu Siles, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port Esportiu Siles, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port Esportiu Siles, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port Esportiu Siles, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: el Delta, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- el Delta cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Port Esportiu Siles marina · 2.3 NM by sea
- el Grau Vell cove · 5.5 NM by sea
- Platja del Grau cove · 6.7 NM by sea
- Platja del Rajadell cove · 6.9 NM by sea
- Platja de Puçol cove · 7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Valencia and Castellón by wind
More places – Sagunto
- Port Esportiu Siles marina
- el Delta cove
Questions
Is Platja d'Almardà sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port Esportiu Siles, 2.3 NM by sea.
Is Platja d'Almardà sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port Esportiu Siles, 2.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Platja d'Almardà?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja d'Almardà?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Platja d'Almardà?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.