Gravel beach · Peníscola, Spain

Cala del Volante

A gravel beach in Peníscola, Spain. The bay opens toward the east-north-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 2.1 m of water 150 m offshore. Further out it reaches roughly 3.5 m at 400 m. Tides are barely noticeable (about 12 cm). It is one of 14 beaches around Peníscola; the nearest is Cala de l'Arjub, 350 m away.

SurfaceGravel
Wave shelterPartly exposedopen to the east-north-east, 50 km of sea
Depth2.1 m at 150 m outfirst sounding 150 m out
Tidal range12 cmbarely noticeable
Tree cover4%little tree cover by satellite

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Where it is

40.3310, 0.3740 · Google Maps · OpenStreetMap

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