Ca na Ferrera
cove · Formentera · Ibiza and Formentera
Ca na Ferrera is a cove on the island of Formentera, in the Ibiza and Formentera cruising area.
The nearest town is Sant Francesc de Formentera.
Formentera is part of the Pityusic Islands.
The bay opens towards the north-west (319°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 11.1 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north (284°–356°).
- 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
Seabed: rock and sand.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Poor holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 18.8 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (14 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- La Savina: 19 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 min by dinghy
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: Marina de Formentera, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Racó des Berro, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Mollet d'en Guasc, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Mollet d'en Guasc, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Mollet d'en Guasc, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mollet d'en Guasc marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Racó des Berro anchorage · 0.5 NM by sea
- Caló de s'Oli mooring field · 1.1 NM by sea
- Marina de Formentera marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Platja de s'Illeta anchorage · 1.4 NM by sea
- Es Trucadors cove · 1.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Formentera
- Platja de Migjorn cove
- Platja de s'Illeta anchorage
- Es Trucadors cove
- Marina de Formentera marina
Questions
Is Ca na Ferrera sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina de Formentera, 1.2 NM by sea.
Is Ca na Ferrera sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Ca na Ferrera?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ca na Ferrera?
Seabed: rock and sand. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Ca na Ferrera?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.