Mollet d'en Guasc
marina · Formentera · Ibiza and Formentera
Mollet d'en Guasc is a marina 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.
Also known as Formentera Mar, Cala Savina and la Savina.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (28°–36°).
- 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.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Poor holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- La Savina: 19 restaurants, bars or cafés, 5 min on foot
- Ses Bardetes: 25 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Bocana) 140 m away
- Supermarket (Teba Cano) 320 m away
- Bus (Port la Savina) 210 m away
- Parking 160 m away
- Port Formentera Marina (darse de Levante du port de la Savina) · up to 24 m · VHF channel 9
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 east wind: Ca na Ferrera, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Ca na Ferrera cove · 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 · 1.5 NM by sea
- Es Trucadors cove · 1.8 NM by sea
This place is on an odyssey
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Formentera
- Es Trucadors cove
- Marina de Formentera marina
- Platja d'es Pujols cove
- Platja de ses Salines cove
Questions
Is Mollet d'en Guasc sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina de Formentera, 1.2 NM by sea.
Is Mollet d'en Guasc sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Mollet d'en Guasc?
Seabed: rock. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Poor holding.
Can you spend the night at Mollet d'en Guasc?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.