Racó d'en Fornet
cove · Formentera · Ibiza and Formentera
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Racó d'en Fornet is a cove on the island of Formentera, in the Ibiza and Formentera cruising area.
The nearest town is Sant Ferran de ses Roques.
Formentera is part of the Pityusic Islands.
Also known as Punta Prima.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (13°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (16°–56°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (340°–8°).
- 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 and rock.
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 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 16.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (57 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Es Pujols: 33 restaurants, bars or cafés, 12 min on foot
- Torre de sa Punta Prima: 14 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: Terç de sa Torre, 7.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Terç de sa Torre, 7.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Es Trucadors, 8.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina de Formentera, 8.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja d'es Pujols cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- platja de Sa Roqueta cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Platja de ses Salines cove · 1 NM by sea
- Playa Llevante cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Platja de ses Salines cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Cala En Baster cove · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Formentera
- Platja de ses Salines cove
- Pujol des Fum cove
- Racó des Caragol cove
- Caló de s'Oli mooring field
Questions
Is Racó d'en Fornet sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Terç de sa Torre, 7.8 NM by sea.
Is Racó d'en Fornet sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Racó d'en Fornet?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Racó d'en Fornet?
Seabed: sand and rock. 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 Racó d'en Fornet?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.