La Marina de València (anchorage)
anchorage · Valencia · Valencia and Castellón
La Marina de València (anchorage) is an anchorage on the coast of Valencia and Castellón.
The nearest town is Valencia.
Also known as La Marina de València.
The bay opens towards the north-east (51°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east 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 east (12°–100°).
- 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: medium (about 6.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (11 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Nazaret (Valencia): 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 min by public transport (95)
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 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: La Marina de València, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: La Marina de València, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: La Marina de València, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: La Marina de València, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- La Marina de València marina · 1 NM by sea
- Platja de la Patacona cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Port Saplaya marina · 2.6 NM by sea
- Port Saplaya (anchorage) anchorage · 3.1 NM by sea
- Port of Valencia port · 4.5 NM by sea
- Port Esportiu Pobla Marina marina · 4.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Valencia and Castellón by wind
More places – Valencia
- Port of Valencia port
- La Marina de València marina
Questions
Is La Marina de València (anchorage) sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is La Marina de València, 1 NM by sea.
Is La Marina de València (anchorage) sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is La Marina de València, 1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at La Marina de València (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at La Marina de València (anchorage)?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 6.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at La Marina de València (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.