Gravel beach · La Rábita, Spain

Cala Chilches

A gravel beach in La Rábita, Spain. The bay opens toward the east-south-east across more than 50 km of open sea, so expect waves when the wind comes from that side. The nearest chart sounding shows about 7.8 m of water 150 m offshore. Further out it reaches roughly 11.5 m at 400 m. Tides are small (about 42 cm). It is one of 6 beaches around La Rábita; the nearest is La Playiya, 890 m away.

SurfaceGravel
Wave shelterPartly exposedopen to the east-south-east, 50 km of sea
Depth7.8 m at 150 m outfirst sounding 150 m out
Tidal range42 cmsmall
Tree cover0%open, treeless surroundings

Conditions right now at Cala Chilches

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Where it is

36.7499, -3.1964 · Google Maps · OpenStreetMap

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