Racó des Berro

anchorage · Formentera · Ibiza and Formentera

Racó des Berro is an anchorage on the island of Formentera, in the Ibiza and Formentera cruising area.

Formentera is part of the Pityusic Islands.

Also known as Es Muntanyar, Platja Cavall d'en Borràs and Racó des Palo.

The bay opens towards the west-north-west (291°).

One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.

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 (248°–340°).

sheltered
partly
exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Racó des Berro for your arrival

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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Room to anchor: small (about 0 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 (2 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, 1.3 NM by sea.
In south-west wind: Mollet d'en Guasc, 0.5 NM by sea.
In west wind: Mollet d'en Guasc, 0.5 NM by sea.
In north-west wind: Mollet d'en Guasc, 0.5 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Ca na Ferrera cove · 0.5 NM by sea
Mollet d'en Guasc marina · 0.5 NM by sea
Platja de s'Illeta anchorage · 1 NM by sea
Caló de s'Oli mooring field · 1.3 NM by sea
Es Trucadors cove · 1.3 NM by sea
Marina de Formentera marina · 1.3 NM by sea

This place is on an odyssey

Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind

More places – Formentera

Questions

Is Racó des Berro sheltered from the tramontana?

No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina de Formentera, 1.3 NM by sea.

Is Racó des Berro sheltered from the sirocco?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

How deep is the water at Racó des Berro?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Racó des Berro?

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 Racó des Berro?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.