Can Francina
cove · Formentera · Ibiza and Formentera
Can Francina 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 west (259°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
No shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to north-north-west (196°–328°).
- 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 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
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.
Almost no buildings ashore (8 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre de sa Punta de la Gavina: 17 min on foot
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, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cala Saona, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina de Formentera, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina de Formentera, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina de Formentera, 2.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pujol des Fum cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Cala Saona anchorage · 0.8 NM by sea
- Racó des Caragol cove · 2 NM by sea
- Marina de Formentera marina · 2.9 NM by sea
- Caló de s'Oli mooring field · 2.9 NM by sea
- Mollet d'en Guasc marina · 3.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Formentera
- Cala Codolar cove
- Cala En Baster cove
- Can Pep Ferrer des Pou cove
- Can Pep Palaies cove
Questions
Is Can Francina sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina de Formentera, 2.9 NM by sea.
Is Can Francina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Can Francina?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Can Francina?
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 Can Francina?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.