Cala Saona
anchorage · Formentera · Ibiza and Formentera
Cala Saona is an anchorage on the island of Formentera, in the Ibiza and Formentera cruising area.
The nearest town is Venda des Cap de Barbaria.
Formentera is part of the Pityusic Islands.
Also known as Caló d'en Trull, Cave, Costa des Bou and Platja cala Saona.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (295°).
Sandy cove on the west coast of Formentera, turquoise water and red cliffs.
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to north-north-west (244°–348°).
- 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: sand.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 19.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina de Formentera, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina de Formentera, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina de Formentera, 3.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pujol des Fum cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Can Francina cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Racó des Caragol cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Caló de s'Oli mooring field · 3.6 NM by sea
- Marina de Formentera marina · 3.6 NM by sea
- Mollet d'en Guasc marina · 4.2 NM by sea
This place is on an odyssey
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Formentera
- Es Caló de Sant Agustí cove
- Platja de Migjorn cove
Questions
Is Cala Saona sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina de Formentera, 3.6 NM by sea.
Is Cala Saona sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Saona?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Saona?
Seabed: 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 Cala Saona?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.